62543 ZIP Code — Latham, IL
Logan County, Illinois
ZIP code 62543 is located in Latham, Illinois, within Logan County. It covers approximately 20.63 square miles and serves a population of 652 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
About ZIP code 62543
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 $98,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
The gap between median ($62,462) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
652
population
20.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62543 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62543
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62543. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Latham | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
62573 Warrensburg (5.1 mi)
62548 Mount Pulaski (6.4 mi)
62518 Chestnut (6.9 mi)
62551 Niantic (7.1 mi)
62539 Illiopolis (9.1 mi)
62526 Decatur (9.1 mi)
61749 Kenney (9.9 mi)
62535 Forsyth (10.7 mi)
62522 Decatur (11.4 mi)
61756 Maroa (11.6 mi)
62512 Beason (12.6 mi)
62547 Mount Auburn (13.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 652 |
| Population density | 32 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 107 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 20.63 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9611 |
| Longitude | -89.1652 |
| 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 | 33.3% | 43.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.6% | 32.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.1% | 19.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.0% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
652
Population
32
People per sq mi
31.3
Median age
$62,462
Median household income
$34,613
Per capita income
$98,800
Median home value
$584
Median monthly rent
62.8%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
174
Housing units
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
24
Under 5
20
27
5–9
22
19
10–14
15
21
15–19
16
61
20–24
49
44
25–34
35
40
35–44
32
49
45–54
39
23
55–59
18
14
60–64
11
30
65–74
23
9
75–84
8
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 138 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 514 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 73 | 11.2% |
| Median age | 31.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85%
Two or more races
13%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Asian
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 562 | 85% |
| Two or more races | 86 | 13% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.3% | 43.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.6% | 32.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.1% | 19.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.0% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
4.0%
$25k–$35k
12.3%
$35k–$50k
5.5%
$50k–$75k
23.3%
$75k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
14.2%
$200k+
7.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.2% |
| $200k+ | 7.5% |
| Median income | $62,462 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.5%
$50k–$100k
36.5%
$100k–$150k
23.3%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k–$300k
9.4%
$300k–$500k
8.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,800 |
| Median rent / month | $584 |
| Owner occupied | 62.8% |
| Renter occupied | 37.2% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
| Single-family detached | 76.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 56.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 45.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 6.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.6% |
| 3 or more | 40.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.8% |
| Electricity | 20.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 121 | 47.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 64 | 25.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 41 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 27 | 10.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 59 | 23.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 43 | 17.0% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.9% | 30.5% |
| Married | 46.8% | 55.6% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 6.0% | 8.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
35.4%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
25.7%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 28 | 19.4% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 61 | 42.4% |
| High school | 19 | 13.2% |
| College / grad school | 36 | 25.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
18.5%
Retail trade
15.5%
Education & healthcare
14.1%
Construction
12.6%
Public administration
9.7%
Agriculture & mining
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Professional & management
3.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.2%
Other services
2.9%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.0% |
| Service | 31.4% |
| Sales & office | 10.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.3% |
| Production & transportation | 18.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.1% |
| Government | 12.0% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.4% |
| Carpool | 17.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 5.0% |
| Work from home | 12.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
Poverty
All people
10.4%
Under 18 years
14.5%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
53.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.2% |
| Retirement income | 17.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 27.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 23.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 23 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 3.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.5% |
| 65 and over | 28.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.1% |
| Public insurance | 23.2% |
| No insurance | 13.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 608 | 93.3% |
| 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) | 651 | 99.8% |
| Born in same state | 651 | 99.8% |
| Born in different state | 577 | 88.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 65 | 10% |
| French | 45 | 6.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 10 | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 1 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.8% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62543
What city is ZIP code 62543 in?
ZIP code 62543 is primarily assigned to Latham, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62543 in?
ZIP code 62543 falls within Logan County, Illinois.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62543?
The median home value in ZIP code 62543 is $98,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 62543?
ZIP code 62543 has an estimated population of 652 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 62543?
The median household income in ZIP code 62543 is $62,462, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 62543 in?
ZIP code 62543 observes the CST timezone.