62531 ZIP Code — Edinburg, IL

Christian County, Illinois

ZIP code 62531 is located in Edinburg, Illinois, within Christian County. It covers approximately 61.28 square miles and serves a population of 1,892 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62531

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 $123,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $91,711. 35% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62531 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,892

population

61.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62531 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62531

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62531. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edinburg	Acceptable
Edinburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62517 Bulpitt (6.2 mi) 62545 Mechanicsburg (7 mi) 62563 Rochester (8.3 mi) 62568 Taylorville (8.8 mi) 62567 Stonington (9.8 mi) 62547 Mount Auburn (9.9 mi) 62558 Pawnee (10.7 mi) 62520 Dawson (11.4 mi) 62712 Springfield (11.6 mi) 62513 Blue Mound (12.1 mi) 62515 Buffalo (12.3 mi) 62556 Palmer (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,892
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	61.28 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	39.6687
Longitude	-89.3651
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	30.7%	45.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	17.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,892

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$91,711

Median household income

$38,305

Per capita income

$123,500

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

651

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

148

25–34

117

131

35–44

104

136

45–54

108

119

55–59

60–64

109

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	363	19.2%
18 and over	1,529	80.8%
65 and over	317	16.8%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Black or African American 2%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,823	95.7%
Black or African American	38	2%
Two or more races	29	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.6%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.7%	45.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	17.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 29.1%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	29.1%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$91,711

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 35.6%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,500
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	21.6%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	22.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	31.0%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.6%
Electricity	13.0%
Propane / LP gas	29.1%
Fuel oil	0.6%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	402	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	88	12.7%
Male householder, no spouse	103	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	101	14.6%
Households with children under 18	205	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	222	32.0%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.7%	18.5%
Married	46.7%	57.9%
Separated	0.3%	0.6%
Widowed	3.7%	8.0%
Divorced	10.5%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	7.6%
Kindergarten	20	4.9%
Elementary school	134	32.8%
High school	135	33.0%
College / grad school	89	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Public administration 14.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Construction 9.9%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Retail trade 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Other services 4.7%

Professional & management 4.5%

Information 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	19.6%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.7%
Government	22.1%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 48.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	178	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	47.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.4%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,802	95.2%
Spanish	7	0.4%
Other Indo-European	7	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,892	100.0%
Born in same state	1,884	99.6%
Born in different state	1,710	90.4%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	373	19.7%
Italian	293	15.5%
Arab	175	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	0.5%
Polish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	95.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62531

What city is ZIP code 62531 in?

ZIP code 62531 is primarily assigned to Edinburg, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62531 in?

ZIP code 62531 falls within Christian County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62531 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 62531 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62531 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 62531 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62531?

The median home value in ZIP code 62531 is $123,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 62531?

ZIP code 62531 has an estimated population of 1,892 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62531 in?

ZIP code 62531 observes the CST timezone.