| ZIP Code | 62656 |
|---|---|
| City | Lincoln |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Logan County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 547 ft |
| Latitude | 40.139677 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.366192 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17107 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.13 |
| Below Poverty | 13.0% ▲ 30% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.5% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 22 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,528 (38%) |
| Some College | 2,061 (17.3%) |
| Associates | 2,136 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 864 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,295 (19.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,129 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $128,900 ▼ 54% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $807/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,569 |
| Vacant Units | 455 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,569 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 455 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
ZIP code 62656 is located in Lincoln, Illinois, within Logan County. With a population of 18,364, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 62656 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,129 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62656 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $128,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $807 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 62656 is primarily White (82.86%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.0%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62656 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 62656 in Lincoln, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,364 residents, a median household income of $59,129, and a median home value of $128,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.