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Christian County
Kincaid, IL
62540
62540 ZIP Code — Kincaid, IL
Christian County, Illinois
ZIP code 62540 is located in
Kincaid ,
Illinois ,
within Christian County .
It covers approximately 2.13 square miles and serves a population of
1,186 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 217 .
About ZIP code 62540
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 $80,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $62,446. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 62540 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,186
Population density
557 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
2.13 sq mi
Water area
0.21 sq mi
Latitude
39.5876
Longitude
-89.4064
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
217
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.5%
45.8%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
34.1%
35.1%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
25.5%
17.1%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.9%
2.0%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$62,446
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 126 10.6% 18 and over 1,060 89.4% 65 and over 241 20.3% Median age 53.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,147 93.9% Hispanic or Latino 36 2.9% Other race 36 2.9% Two or more races 3 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.5%
45.8%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
34.1%
35.1%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
25.5%
17.1%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.9%
2.0%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.6% $10k–$15k 6.6% $15k–$25k 11.1% $25k–$35k 9.4% $35k–$50k 7.9% $50k–$75k 20.7% $75k–$100k 9.6% $100k–$150k 14.2% $150k–$200k 3.6% $200k+ 9.3% Median income $62,446
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $80,400 Median rent / month $733 Owner occupied 74.9% Renter occupied 25.1% Vacant 7.5% Single-family detached 85.6% Large apartment buildings 1.2% Mobile homes 5.5% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.00
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.7% 2000–2009 11.5% 1990–1999 6.6% 1980–1989 8.0% 1970–1979 13.6% 1960–1969 4.6% 1950–1959 8.9% 1940–1949 5.7% 1939 or earlier 39.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.1% 1 bedroom 7.6% 2 bedrooms 40.8% 3 bedrooms 44.0% 4 bedrooms 4.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.4% 1 vehicle 29.4% 2 vehicles 34.5% 3 or more 29.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 72.2% Electricity 26.3% No fuel used 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 237 39.2% Cohabiting couple 59 9.8% Male householder, no spouse 179 29.6% Female householder, no spouse 130 21.5% Households with children under 18 66 10.9% Households with seniors (65+) 179 29.6% Average household size 1.96
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.8% 20.8% Married 43.4% 47.5% Separated 1.2% 0.6% Widowed 2.6% 17.8% Divorced 15.9% 13.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.4%
Graduate / professional
0.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.5% Bachelor's or higher 7.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 11 8.7% Kindergarten 20 15.9% Elementary school 42 33.3% High school 22 17.5% College / grad school 31 24.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Professional & management
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
9.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.7%
Public administration
2.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.0%
Finance & real estate
0.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 20.0% Service 16.3% Sales & office 11.5% Natural resources & construction 29.8% Production & transportation 22.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.5% Government 15.3% Self-employed 2.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.7% Carpool 12.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.5% Work from home 0.5% Other means 2.7% Avg commute (minutes) 27.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
53.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.2% Retirement income 40.7% Supplemental Security 3.5% Cash public assistance 3.5% Food stamps / SNAP 18.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.3% High blood pressure 34.6% High cholesterol 33.9% Diabetes 10.3% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 28.7% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.1% Binge drinking 15.7% No physical activity 27.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.5% Depression 18.6% Fair or poor health 15.7% Poor mental health 13.5% Poor physical health 10.9% No health insurance 11.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.0% Visited dentist 58.7% Cholesterol screening 88.7% Teeth loss 17.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 83 7.9%
Disability % Any disability 17.5% Under 18 3.2% 18–64 years 12.5% 65 and over 41.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.5% Public insurance 44.5% No insurance 8.6% Uninsured under 19 15.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,138 96.0% 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) 1,186 100.0% Born in same state 1,182 99.7% Born in different state 1,071 90.3% Foreign born 4 0.3% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 166 14% French 119 10% Arab 66 5.6%
Ancestry Count % Irish 15 1.3% English 14 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.0% Internet access 91.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62540
What city is ZIP code 62540 in?
ZIP code 62540 is primarily assigned to Kincaid, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62540 in?
ZIP code 62540 falls within Christian County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62540?
7% 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 62540?
The median home value in ZIP code 62540 is $80,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 62540?
ZIP code 62540 has an estimated population of 1,186 residents, with a density of 558 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 62540?
The median household income in ZIP code 62540 is $62,446, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 62540 in?
ZIP code 62540 observes the CST timezone.
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