ZIP Code 62540 Demographics

Christian County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 62540 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,186

↓ 96.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$62,446

↑ +9.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$80,400

↓ 26.1% vs county

Median Age

53.5 yrs

↓ +26.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.7%

↑ 17.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 62540 compares to Christian County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 62540 $62k Christian $57k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 62540 $80k Christian $109k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

6.5%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

74.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$733

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 62540 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$80,400
Down Payment (20%)$16,080
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$510P&I: $407 | Tax: $80 | Ins: $23
Rent (Local Median)
$733
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $223/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 62540, sorted by distance.

62517 0.9 mi away christian county 62570 1.6 mi away christian county 62531 6.2 mi away christian county 62558 6.5 mi away sangamon county 62556 8.2 mi away christian county 62563 10.2 mi away sangamon county 62546 10.6 mi away christian county 62533 14.6 mi away montgomery county

About Christian County

Christian County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 33,893. The county's median household income is $56,933 and median home value is $108,800. ZIP code 62540 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Christian County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.