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Hancock County
Basco, IL
62313
62313 ZIP Code — Basco, IL
Hancock County, Illinois
ZIP code 62313 is located in
Basco ,
Illinois ,
within Hancock County .
It covers approximately 41.23 square miles and serves a population of
330 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 217 .
About ZIP code 62313
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 $88,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $100,625. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 62313 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.
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City
Status
Basco
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
330
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
067
Geography
Land area
41.23 sq mi
Water area
0.07 sq mi
Latitude
40.3135
Longitude
-91.2083
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
217
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.0%
44.8%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
36.6%
36.5%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
29.3%
15.8%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.9%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$100,625
Median household income
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 54 16.4% 18 and over 276 83.6% 65 and over 36 10.9% Median age 45.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
Group Count % White 323 97.9% Two or more races 5 1.5% Black or African American 2 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.0%
44.8%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
36.6%
36.5%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
29.3%
15.8%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.9%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.8% $10k–$15k 0.6% $15k–$25k 8.2% $25k–$35k 5.7% $35k–$50k 8.2% $50k–$75k 13.3% $75k–$100k 8.2% $100k–$150k 49.4% $200k+ 2.5% Median income $100,625
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $88,500 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 86.1% Renter occupied 13.9% Vacant 21.0% Single-family detached 98.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.5% Median rooms 6.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.00
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 7.0% 1990–1999 6.0% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 17.5% 1960–1969 2.5% 1950–1959 13.0% 1940–1949 1.0% 1939 or earlier 53.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 36.0% 3 bedrooms 40.5% 4 bedrooms 17.5% 5+ bedrooms 6.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 8.2% 2 vehicles 15.2% 3 or more 76.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 48.7% Electricity 35.4% Propane / LP gas 13.9% Wood 1.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 81 51.3% Cohabiting couple 1 0.6% Male householder, no spouse 68 43.0% Female householder, no spouse 8 5.1% Households with children under 18 26 16.5% Households with seniors (65+) 31 19.6% Average household size 2.09
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 39.6% 6.8% Married 43.1% 88.6% Separated 3.6% 0.0% Widowed 5.1% 4.5% Divorced 8.6% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
11.6%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 99.6% Bachelor's or higher 18.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 7.8% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 38 74.5% High school 9 17.6% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Transportation & utilities
12.7%
Agriculture & mining
4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Professional & management
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 12.7% Service 27.2% Sales & office 16.7% Natural resources & construction 27.2% Production & transportation 16.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.1% Government 11.8% Self-employed 17.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.3% Carpool 5.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.9% Work from home 1.8% Other means 1.8% Avg commute (minutes) 29.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 26.6% Retirement income 13.3% Supplemental Security 3.8% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 5.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.9% High blood pressure 35.7% High cholesterol 33.5% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 29.3% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.5% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.4% Binge drinking 15.3% No physical activity 26.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.9% Depression 17.8% Fair or poor health 15.8% Poor mental health 13.0% Poor physical health 11.0% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.5% Visited dentist 63.4% Cholesterol screening 89.5% Teeth loss 16.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 50 18.1%
Disability % Any disability 8.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 3.3% 65 and over 52.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 82.7% Public insurance 18.8% No insurance 6.4% Uninsured under 19 1.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 323 97.9% 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) 330 100.0% Born in same state 330 100.0% Born in different state 158 47.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 64 19.4% Italian 28 8.5%
Ancestry Count % French 23 7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.9% Internet access 91.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62313
What city is ZIP code 62313 in?
ZIP code 62313 is primarily assigned to Basco, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62313 in?
ZIP code 62313 falls within Hancock County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 62313 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 62313 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 62313 have a large veteran population?
18% of civilians in ZIP code 62313 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62313?
The median home value in ZIP code 62313 is $88,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 62313?
ZIP code 62313 has an estimated population of 330 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 62313 in?
ZIP code 62313 observes the CST timezone.
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