62635 ZIP Code — Emden, IL

Logan County, Illinois

ZIP code 62635 is located in Emden, Illinois, within Logan County. It covers approximately 41.06 square miles and serves a population of 671 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62635

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 $116,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $65,096. 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

671
population
41.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62635 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62635

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City Status
Emden Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62643 Hartsburg (1.5 mi) 61734 Delavan (8 mi) 62671 New Holland (8.9 mi) 61721 Armington (10.1 mi) 62682 San Jose (10.8 mi) 62656 Lincoln (11 mi) 61747 Hopedale (11 mi) 61723 Atlanta (11.4 mi) 61534 Green Valley (12.9 mi) 62666 Middletown (13.3 mi) 62664 Mason City (13.5 mi) 61759 Minier (14.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 671
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 107
Geography
Land area 41.06 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.2714
Longitude -89.4732
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 50.6% 43.6% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 25.9% 32.6% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 19.8% 19.7% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.7% 4.0% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

671
Population
16
People per sq mi
35.7
Median age
$65,096
Median household income
$32,514
Per capita income
$116,700
Median home value
$909
Median monthly rent
71.8%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
197
Housing units
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
22
Under 5
24
37
5–9
39
32
10–14
34
16
15–19
17
6
20–24
7
40
25–34
43
45
35–44
48
32
45–54
34
12
55–59
12
18
60–64
19
36
65–74
38
13
75–84
13
17
85+
17
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1820230.1%
18 and over46969.9%
65 and over13420.0%
Median age35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or more races 0.3%
GroupCount%
White66799.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.3%
Two or more races20.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.6% 43.6% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 25.9% 32.6% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 19.8% 19.7% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.7% 4.0% 8.8%
Under $10k 1.1%
$10k–$15k 2.6%
$15k–$25k 9.5%
$25k–$35k 5.5%
$35k–$50k 17.6%
$50k–$75k 22.3%
$75k–$100k 12.1%
$100k–$150k 17.6%
$150k–$200k 7.7%
$200k+ 4.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.1%
$10k–$15k2.6%
$15k–$25k9.5%
$25k–$35k5.5%
$35k–$50k17.6%
$50k–$75k22.3%
$75k–$100k12.1%
$100k–$150k17.6%
$150k–$200k7.7%
$200k+4.0%
Median income$65,096

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%
$50k–$100k 37.2%
$100k–$150k 28.6%
$150k–$200k 7.1%
$200k–$300k 7.1%
$300k–$500k 19.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$116,700
Median rent / month$909
Owner occupied71.8%
Renter occupied28.2%
Vacant0.4%
Single-family detached94.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.61

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.7%
2000–200910.6%
1990–19996.2%
1980–19893.6%
1970–19796.2%
1960–196913.9%
1950–195915.7%
1940–194913.1%
1939 or earlier29.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.4%
2 bedrooms35.0%
3 bedrooms47.4%
4 bedrooms10.9%
5+ bedrooms6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.5%
1 vehicle29.3%
2 vehicles46.9%
3 or more22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas56.0%
Electricity30.4%
Propane / LP gas13.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family15054.9%
Cohabiting couple248.8%
Male householder, no spouse3312.1%
Female householder, no spouse6624.2%
Households with children under 189936.3%
Households with seniors (65+)9233.7%
Average household size2.46

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married18.3%18.6%
Married69.9%56.8%
Separated4.1%0.4%
Widowed1.8%14.8%
Divorced5.9%9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%
Some HS, no diploma 1.8%
HS graduate 40.3%
Some college, no degree 21.3%
Associate's degree 9.8%
Bachelor's degree 24.0%
Graduate / professional 2.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.5%
Bachelor's or higher26.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool115.6%
Kindergarten52.5%
Elementary school13669.0%
High school2211.2%
College / grad school2311.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.6%
Retail trade 14.1%
Public administration 12.4%
Agriculture & mining 10.6%
Construction 10.2%
Finance & real estate 8.5%
Other services 7.8%
Manufacturing 6.4%
Transportation & utilities 4.9%
Professional & management 4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%
Wholesale trade 0.7%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts38.5%
Service19.8%
Sales & office24.0%
Natural resources & construction7.8%
Production & transportation9.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.6%
Government16.3%
Self-employed9.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.0%
Carpool9.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.8%
Work from home5.0%
Other means1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)32.6

Poverty

All people 7.5%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 10.7%
Married-couple families 11.3%
Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.8%
Retirement income24.2%
Supplemental Security2.2%
Cash public assistance2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP16.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.4%
High blood pressure33.3%
High cholesterol33.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis28.0%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.6%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.4%
Binge drinking15.4%
No physical activity22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.2%
Depression16.4%
Fair or poor health12.0%
Poor mental health11.6%
Poor physical health9.0%
No health insurance9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.1%
Visited dentist68.7%
Cholesterol screening91.3%
Teeth loss12.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans245.1%
Disability%
Any disability8.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years4.2%
65 and over30.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance67.7%
Public insurance40.8%
No insurance5.1%
Uninsured under 195.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only62593.1%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)671100.0%
Born in same state671100.0%
Born in different state60189.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French13520.1%
Italian537.9%
AncestryCount%
Arab243.6%
English131.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.7%
Internet access90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62635

What city is ZIP code 62635 in?

ZIP code 62635 is primarily assigned to Emden, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62635 in?

ZIP code 62635 falls within Logan County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62635 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 62635 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62635?

The median home value in ZIP code 62635 is $116,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 62635?

ZIP code 62635 has an estimated population of 671 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62635?

The median household income in ZIP code 62635 is $65,096, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62635 in?

ZIP code 62635 observes the CST timezone.

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