62613 ZIP Code — Athens, IL
Menard County, Illinois
ZIP code 62613 is located in Athens, Illinois, within Menard County. It covers approximately 63.09 square miles and serves a population of 3,857 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
About ZIP code 62613
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $193,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $94,058. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
3,857
population
63.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62613 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62613
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62613. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Athens | Acceptable |
| Athens | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
62625 Cantrall (4.7 mi)
62684 Sherman (5.8 mi)
62642 Greenview (7.5 mi)
62693 Williamsville (7.8 mi)
62707 Springfield (8 mi)
62666 Middletown (9.8 mi)
62702 Springfield (9.8 mi)
62634 Elkhart (10.5 mi)
62688 Tallula (11.4 mi)
62561 Riverton (11.6 mi)
62675 Petersburg (12 mi)
62706 Springfield (12.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,857 |
| Population density | 61 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 129 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 63.09 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9779 |
| Longitude | -89.6642 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 217 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.7% | 29.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 42.0% | 30.1% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 4.0% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
3,857
Population
61
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$94,058
Median household income
$39,340
Per capita income
$193,500
Median home value
$826
Median monthly rent
78.4%
Home ownership
7.4%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
1,270
Housing units
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
109
Under 5
126
190
5–9
218
133
10–14
152
128
15–19
147
95
20–24
109
163
25–34
186
288
35–44
331
160
45–54
184
138
55–59
158
165
60–64
190
129
65–74
148
91
75–84
105
7
85+
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,124 | 29.1% |
| 18 and over | 2,733 | 70.9% |
| 65 and over | 487 | 12.6% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.6%
Two or more races
3.4%
Black or African American
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Asian
0.4%
Other race
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,591 | 91.6% |
| Two or more races | 134 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.7% | 29.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 42.0% | 30.1% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 4.0% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
3.3%
$25k–$35k
3.7%
$35k–$50k
9.8%
$50k–$75k
13.5%
$75k–$100k
16.9%
$100k–$150k
27.5%
$150k–$200k
11.6%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.6% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $94,058 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
$150k–$200k
26.8%
$200k–$300k
26.9%
$300k–$500k
17.6%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,500 |
| Median rent / month | $826 |
| Owner occupied | 78.4% |
| Renter occupied | 21.6% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
| Single-family detached | 87.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.4% |
| 3 or more | 23.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.5% |
| Electricity | 22.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.8% |
| Wood | 2.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 869 | 58.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 100 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 175 | 11.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 353 | 23.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 586 | 39.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 345 | 23.0% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.0% | 22.0% |
| Married | 64.1% | 55.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
28.1%
Some college, no degree
25.2%
Associate's degree
14.1%
Bachelor's degree
17.0%
Graduate / professional
12.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 132 | 12.0% |
| Kindergarten | 128 | 11.6% |
| Elementary school | 448 | 40.7% |
| High school | 257 | 23.3% |
| College / grad school | 136 | 12.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.9%
Retail trade
16.1%
Public administration
14.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Professional & management
6.5%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Construction
4.1%
Manufacturing
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Other services
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.1% |
| Service | 12.1% |
| Sales & office | 23.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 9.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.1% |
| Government | 27.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.9% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 4.7% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.0 |
Poverty
All people
7.4%
Under 18 years
7.7%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
21.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 20.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 68.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 239 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 13.1% |
| 18–64 years | 14.7% |
| 65 and over | 30.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.7% |
| Public insurance | 30.7% |
| No insurance | 2.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,622 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,806 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 3,743 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 3,097 | 80.3% |
| Foreign born | 63 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 51 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 23 | 45.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 579 | 15% |
| French | 491 | 12.7% |
| Arab | 442 | 11.5% |
| English | 55 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 22 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 13 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.8% |
| Internet access | 98.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62613
What city is ZIP code 62613 in?
ZIP code 62613 is primarily assigned to Athens, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62613 in?
ZIP code 62613 falls within Menard County, Illinois.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62613?
The median home value in ZIP code 62613 is $193,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 62613?
ZIP code 62613 has an estimated population of 3,857 residents, with a density of 61 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 62613?
The median household income in ZIP code 62613 is $94,058, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 62613 in?
ZIP code 62613 observes the CST timezone.