62934 ZIP Code — Equality, IL

Gallatin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62934 is located in Equality, Illinois, within Gallatin County. It covers approximately 70.53 square miles and serves a population of 715 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62934

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 $87,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($60,931) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 62934 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

715

population

70.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62934 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62934

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62934. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Equality	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62954 Junction (6.1 mi) 62979 Ridgway (8.1 mi) 62930 Eldorado (9.5 mi) 62946 Harrisburg (10.3 mi) 62984 Shawneetown (11.8 mi) 62871 Omaha (12.3 mi) 62931 Elizabethtown (12.4 mi) 62947 Herod (13.5 mi) 62919 Cave In Rock (14.2 mi) 62977 Raleigh (14.6 mi) 62917 Carrier Mills (15.9 mi) 62935 Galatia (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	715
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	70.53 sq mi
Water area	1.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.7063
Longitude	-88.3554
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	49.5%	53.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	30.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	12.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.1%	4.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

715

Population

People per sq mi

55.3

Median age

$60,931

Median household income

$53,768

Per capita income

$87,900

Median home value

$325

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

367

Housing units

14.5%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	94	13.1%
18 and over	621	86.9%
65 and over	183	25.6%
Median age	55.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 8%

Group	Count	%
White	658	92%
Two or more races	57	8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.5%	53.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	30.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	12.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.1%	4.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 11.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	6.1%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	11.1%
Median income	$60,931

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 43.4%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,900
Median rent / month	$325
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	17.3%
Single-family detached	79.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	28.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	50.4%
3 or more	15.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.1%
Electricity	37.3%
Propane / LP gas	26.2%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	136	39.7%
Cohabiting couple	10	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	124	36.2%
Female householder, no spouse	73	21.3%
Households with children under 18	94	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	138	40.2%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	30.5%
Married	45.0%	45.1%
Separated	0.0%	2.9%
Widowed	5.2%	9.7%
Divorced	23.5%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 28.4%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.9%
Kindergarten	26	22.8%
Elementary school	34	29.8%
High school	28	24.6%
College / grad school	25	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 17.1%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Public administration 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Retail trade 8.1%

Construction 6.5%

Professional & management 5.1%

Other services 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.9

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 9.6%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.1%
Under 18	17.0%
18–64 years	21.2%
65 and over	34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	53.4%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	707	98.9%
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)	713	99.7%
Born in same state	710	99.3%
Born in different state	552	77.2%
Foreign born	3	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.3%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	181	25.3%
French	106	14.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	70	9.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.0%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62934

What city is ZIP code 62934 in?

ZIP code 62934 is primarily assigned to Equality, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62934 in?

ZIP code 62934 falls within Gallatin County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62934 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 62934 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 62934 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 62934 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62934?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 62934 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 62934 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62934 in?

ZIP code 62934 observes the CST timezone.