62931 ZIP Code — Elizabethtown, IL

Hardin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62931 is located in Elizabethtown, Illinois, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 97.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,335 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62931

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,165. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 62931 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,335

population

97.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62931 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62931

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62931. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elizabethtown	Acceptable
Elizabethtown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62919 Cave In Rock (2.2 mi) 62982 Rosiclare (9.9 mi) 62954 Junction (10.6 mi) 62947 Herod (11.4 mi) 62984 Shawneetown (11.6 mi) 62934 Equality (12.4 mi) 42459 Sturgis (13.4 mi) 42047 Hampton (16.6 mi) 42078 Salem (17.4 mi) 62979 Ridgway (17.5 mi) 62928 Eddyville (18.5 mi) 62946 Harrisburg (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,335
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	97.96 sq mi
Water area	0.79 sq mi
Latitude	37.5433
Longitude	-88.2625
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	53.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	13.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,335

Population

People per sq mi

54.5

Median age

$47,165

Median household income

$29,072

Per capita income

$91,500

Median home value

$235

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

776

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

145

65–74

143

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	195	14.6%
18 and over	1,140	85.4%
65 and over	464	34.8%
Median age	54.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Black or African American 1.5%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,301	97.4%
Black or African American	20	1.5%
Two or more races	14	1%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	53.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	13.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 13.3%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	13.3%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$47,165

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.4%

$50k–$100k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,500
Median rent / month	$235
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	33.2%
Single-family detached	65.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	23.5%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	15.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	15.7%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	40.1%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.3%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.6%
Electricity	22.2%
Propane / LP gas	27.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	288	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	166	27.5%
Female householder, no spouse	143	23.7%
Households with children under 18	119	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	298	49.4%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	20.8%
Married	52.8%	49.3%
Separated	0.0%	7.0%
Widowed	3.5%	14.9%
Divorced	21.4%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 45.4%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.0%
Kindergarten	11	5.4%
Elementary school	109	54.0%
High school	47	23.3%
College / grad school	31	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.4%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Retail trade 13.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Professional & management 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Construction 3.8%

Other services 0.6%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.1%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	30.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	8.4%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.5

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 3.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.9%
Retirement income	43.8%
Supplemental Security	11.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	11.2%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	49.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	51.3%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,300	97.4%
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)	1,333	99.9%
Born in same state	1,333	99.9%
Born in different state	1,013	75.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	260	19.5%
Italian	208	15.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	76	5.7%
English	14	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62931

What city is ZIP code 62931 in?

ZIP code 62931 is primarily assigned to Elizabethtown, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62931 in?

ZIP code 62931 falls within Hardin County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62931 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 62931 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62931 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 62931 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62931?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62931?

The median home value in ZIP code 62931 is $91,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 62931 in?

ZIP code 62931 observes the CST timezone.