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Hancock County
Augusta, IL
62311
62311 ZIP Code — Augusta, IL
Hancock County, Illinois
ZIP code 62311 is located in
Augusta ,
Illinois ,
within Hancock County .
It covers approximately 48.62 square miles and serves a population of
777 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 217 .
About ZIP code 62311
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
The gap between median ($38,156) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 62311 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
777
Population density
16 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
067
Geography
Land area
48.62 sq mi
Water area
0.06 sq mi
Latitude
40.2388
Longitude
-90.9684
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
217
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.9%
44.8%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
32.2%
36.5%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
2.9%
15.8%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.9%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$38,156
Median household income
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 209 26.9% 18 and over 568 73.1% 65 and over 132 17.0% Median age 40.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 731 93.8% Two or more races 43 5.5% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.3% Other race 2 0.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.9%
44.8%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
32.2%
36.5%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
2.9%
15.8%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.9%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.2% $10k–$15k 9.1% $15k–$25k 9.6% $25k–$35k 16.4% $35k–$50k 22.7% $50k–$75k 6.2% $75k–$100k 12.7% $100k–$150k 7.1% $150k–$200k 3.1% $200k+ 4.8% Median income $38,156
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $85,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 72.2% Renter occupied 27.8% Vacant 19.0% Single-family detached 79.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.9% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.31
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 6.4% 1990–1999 14.0% 1980–1989 10.3% 1970–1979 13.3% 1960–1969 7.6% 1950–1959 6.4% 1940–1949 8.7% 1939 or earlier 29.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.0% 1 bedroom 13.3% 2 bedrooms 23.2% 3 bedrooms 42.2% 4 bedrooms 17.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.1% 1 vehicle 33.4% 2 vehicles 44.5% 3 or more 17.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 58.4% Electricity 31.4% Propane / LP gas 9.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 121 34.3% Cohabiting couple 6 1.7% Male householder, no spouse 104 29.5% Female householder, no spouse 122 34.6% Households with children under 18 68 19.3% Households with seniors (65+) 113 32.0% Average household size 2.16
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.5% 31.5% Married 42.3% 44.9% Separated 0.0% 6.2% Widowed 16.4% 11.6% Divorced 8.9% 5.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.6%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.0% Bachelor's or higher 21.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 27 13.4% Kindergarten 13 6.5% Elementary school 74 36.8% High school 55 27.4% College / grad school 32 15.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.5%
Finance & real estate
16.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Agriculture & mining
6.0%
Public administration
4.2%
Professional & management
3.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.8% Service 23.9% Sales & office 19.7% Natural resources & construction 7.2% Production & transportation 16.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.7% Government 13.1% Self-employed 16.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.3% Carpool 0.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.1% Work from home 6.2% Other means 2.5% Avg commute (minutes) 21.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.7%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.0% Retirement income 24.6% Supplemental Security 4.2% Cash public assistance 3.7% Food stamps / SNAP 14.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.3% High blood pressure 37.5% High cholesterol 34.7% Diabetes 11.8% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 31.1% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.4% Binge drinking 14.2% No physical activity 28.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.6% Depression 18.0% Fair or poor health 17.0% Poor mental health 13.2% Poor physical health 11.6% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.8% Visited dentist 62.4% Cholesterol screening 89.6% Teeth loss 17.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 43 7.6%
Disability % Any disability 21.6% Under 18 18.7% 18–64 years 18.6% 65 and over 36.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.4% Public insurance 46.7% No insurance 3.9% Uninsured under 19 2.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 695 89.4% Spanish 13 1.9% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 13 1.9% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 771 99.2% Born in same state 764 98.3% Born in different state 684 88.0% Foreign born 7 0.9% Naturalized citizen 6 0.8% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 124 16% French 91 11.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 23 3% English 3 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.4% Internet access 84.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62311
What city is ZIP code 62311 in?
ZIP code 62311 is primarily assigned to Augusta, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62311 in?
ZIP code 62311 falls within Hancock County, Illinois.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62311?
23% of residents in ZIP code 62311 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 62311 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 62311 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62311?
The median home value in ZIP code 62311 is $85,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 62311?
The median household income in ZIP code 62311 is $38,156, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 62311 in?
ZIP code 62311 observes the CST timezone.
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