| ZIP Code | 62931 |
|---|---|
| City | Elizabethtown |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Hardin County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 596 ft |
| Latitude | 37.523685 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.275056 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17069 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.3 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 10.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 26.5% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.0% ▼ 80% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 383 (38.7%) |
| Some College | 189 (19.1%) |
| Associates | 153 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 155 (15.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 107 (10.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,625 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $90,900 ▼ 67% below avg ↓ 11% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $235/mo ↓ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 939 |
| Vacant Units | 338 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 939 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 338 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 62931 is located in Elizabethtown, Illinois, within Hardin County. With a population of 1,359, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.3 years. Economically, 62931 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,625 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62931 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $90,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $235 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 11% since 2019.
The population of 62931 is primarily White (93.97%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.7%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62931 stands at 1.0%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 62931 in Elizabethtown, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,359 residents, a median household income of $55,625, and a median home value of $90,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.