62534 ZIP Code — Findlay, IL

Shelby County, Illinois

ZIP code 62534 is located in Findlay, Illinois, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 55.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,062 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62534

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 $131,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,333. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 48% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62534 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,062

population

55.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62534 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62534

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62534. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Findlay	Acceptable
Findlay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61914 Bethany (7.2 mi) 62565 Shelbyville (7.8 mi) 61957 Windsor (10.1 mi) 62465 Strasburg (10.1 mi) 61951 Sullivan (10.7 mi) 62550 Moweaqua (13.8 mi) 62510 Assumption (15.2 mi) 61937 Lovington (15.4 mi) 61925 Dalton City (15.7 mi) 62444 Mode (15.9 mi) 62571 Tower Hill (16 mi) 62463 Stewardson (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,062
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	55.83 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	39.5070
Longitude	-88.7528
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	41.3%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	38.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,062

Population

People per sq mi

49.9

Median age

$68,333

Median household income

$34,236

Per capita income

$131,600

Median home value

$807

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

476

Housing units

16.8%

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	173	16.3%
18 and over	889	83.7%
65 and over	296	27.9%
Median age	49.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Two or more races 1.7%

Asian 1%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,021	93.8%
Hispanic or Latino	26	2.4%
Two or more races	19	1.7%
Asian	11	1%
Other race	11	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	38.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$68,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%

$50k–$100k 31.8%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,600
Median rent / month	$807
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	89.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	32.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.3%
Electricity	20.4%
Propane / LP gas	18.1%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	242	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	52	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	106	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	86	17.7%
Households with children under 18	101	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	216	44.4%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.1%	23.7%
Married	52.4%	57.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	5.6%	10.6%
Divorced	14.9%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	13.4%
Kindergarten	19	15.0%
Elementary school	37	29.1%
High school	30	23.6%
College / grad school	24	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Retail trade 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Construction 8.9%

Other services 8.3%

Professional & management 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Public administration 1.2%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	26.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 32.4%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.4%
Retirement income	36.4%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	20.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	978	92.1%
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)	1,041	98.0%
Born in same state	1,038	97.7%
Born in different state	958	90.2%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	21	2.0%
Not a US citizen	9	42.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	152	14.3%
Italian	140	13.2%
Arab	105	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	1.5%
Norwegian	11	1%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62534

What city is ZIP code 62534 in?

ZIP code 62534 is primarily assigned to Findlay, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62534 in?

ZIP code 62534 falls within Shelby County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62534 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 62534 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62534 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 62534 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62534 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 62534 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62534?

18% of residents in ZIP code 62534 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62534 in?

ZIP code 62534 observes the CST timezone.