| ZIP Code | 62353 |
|---|---|
| City | Mount Sterling |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Brown County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 573 ft |
| Latitude | 39.973028 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.757546 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 27.6% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 67% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 43 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,227 (40.9%) |
| Some College | 560 (18.7%) |
| Associates | 341 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 267 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 559 (18.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,625 ≈ Avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $143,800 ▼ 48% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $736/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,585 |
| Vacant Units | 170 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,585 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 170 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 62353 is located in Mount Sterling, Illinois, within Brown County. With a population of 5,012, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 62353 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,625 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62353 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $143,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $736 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 62353 is primarily White (71.47%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62353 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 62353 in Mount Sterling, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,012 residents, a median household income of $71,625, and a median home value of $143,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.