62656 ZIP Code – Lincoln, Illinois
ZIP code 62656 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Lincoln, Illinois, within Logan County with a population of approximately 18,216 residents. The median household income is $57,379 — below the Illinois average and below the national average. Median home values of $118,300 are well below the national average, with 61.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $756, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (decreasing), 13% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 4.3%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate of 15.9% is above the U.S. average. About 18.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 40.1, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 61751, 62643, 62512.
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ZIP 62656 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62656 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $57k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $118k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $756 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.3% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 61751 – Lawndale
- 62643 – Hartsburg
- 62512 – Beason
- 62634 – Elkhart
- 61723 – Atlanta
- 62666 – Middletown
- 62671 – New Holland
- 62518 – Chestnut
- 62548 – Mount Pulaski
- 62635 – Emden
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61751 | LAWNDALE | 60 | $91,563 |
| 62643 | HARTSBURG | 696 | $78,237 |
| 62512 | BEASON | 502 | $52,885 |
| 62634 | ELKHART | 984 | $75,962 |
| 61723 | ATLANTA | 2,498 | $77,396 |