62856 ZIP Code — Logan, IL

Franklin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62856 is located in Logan, Illinois, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 1.51 square miles and serves a population of 351 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62856

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $51,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,875. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 62856 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

351
population
1.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62856 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62856

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City Status
Logan Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 351
Population density 232 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 055
Geography
Land area 1.51 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 37.9555
Longitude -88.8403
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 50.3% 55.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 33.6% 29.3% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 14.0% 13.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.1% 1.4% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

351
Population
232
People per sq mi
44.2
Median age
$61,875
Median household income
$28,442
Per capita income
$51,700
Median home value
$880
Median monthly rent
88.1%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
136
Housing units
4.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
14
Under 5
13
11
5–9
10
16
10–14
16
2
15–19
2
5
20–24
4
21
25–34
20
26
35–44
25
20
45–54
19
10
55–59
9
25
60–64
25
24
65–74
23
6
75–84
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 188423.9%
18 and over26776.1%
65 and over5816.5%
Median age44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%
Two or more races 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
GroupCount%
White33394.9%
Two or more races154.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.3% 55.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 33.6% 29.3% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 14.0% 13.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.1% 1.4% 8.8%
$10k–$15k 14.7%
$15k–$25k 3.5%
$25k–$35k 7.0%
$35k–$50k 16.8%
$50k–$75k 20.3%
$75k–$100k 20.3%
$100k–$150k 10.5%
$150k–$200k 2.1%
$200k+ 4.9%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k14.7%
$15k–$25k3.5%
$25k–$35k7.0%
$35k–$50k16.8%
$50k–$75k20.3%
$75k–$100k20.3%
$100k–$150k10.5%
$150k–$200k2.1%
$200k+4.9%
Median income$61,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 49.2%
$50k–$100k 24.6%
$100k–$150k 15.1%
$200k–$300k 11.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$51,700
Median rent / month$880
Owner occupied88.1%
Renter occupied11.9%
Vacant6.5%
Single-family detached69.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes28.8%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.34

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.2%
2000–20097.2%
1990–199914.4%
1980–198922.2%
1970–197915.0%
1960–19698.5%
1950–19596.5%
1940–19490.7%
1939 or earlier20.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.0%
1 bedroom2.0%
2 bedrooms32.0%
3 bedrooms56.2%
4 bedrooms5.9%
5+ bedrooms2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.9%
1 vehicle29.4%
2 vehicles35.7%
3 or more30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.1%
Electricity58.7%
Propane / LP gas32.2%
Wood4.9%
No fuel used2.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8257.3%
Cohabiting couple107.0%
Male householder, no spouse2819.6%
Female householder, no spouse2316.1%
Households with children under 183725.9%
Households with seniors (65+)3927.3%
Average household size2.45

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married14.2%18.5%
Married61.7%60.8%
Separated0.0%3.8%
Widowed8.5%9.2%
Divorced15.6%7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%
Some HS, no diploma 12.0%
HS graduate 33.7%
Some college, no degree 32.6%
Associate's degree 16.3%
Bachelor's degree 3.5%
Graduate / professional 1.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.2%
Bachelor's or higher4.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool812.9%
Kindergarten812.9%
Elementary school3556.5%
High school914.5%
College / grad school23.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 13.3%
Retail trade 12.0%
Agriculture & mining 10.7%
Manufacturing 10.7%
Finance & real estate 10.7%
Wholesale trade 7.3%
Education & healthcare 7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%
Other services 6.7%
Transportation & utilities 6.0%
Professional & management 4.7%
Public administration 4.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts15.3%
Service22.0%
Sales & office18.0%
Natural resources & construction25.3%
Production & transportation19.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.7%
Government6.7%
Self-employed16.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.9%
Carpool20.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.4%
Work from home7.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)21.0

Poverty

All people 14.8%
Under 18 years 20.5%
18 and over 13.1%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.4%
Retirement income31.5%
Supplemental Security5.6%
Cash public assistance4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP24.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.3%
High blood pressure36.1%
High cholesterol35.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis30.1%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease8.5%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.7%
Binge drinking14.4%
No physical activity25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.5%
Depression19.1%
Fair or poor health15.3%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health11.1%
No health insurance9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.9%
Visited dentist64.3%
Cholesterol screening90.4%
Teeth loss14.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans228.2%
Disability%
Any disability23.6%
Under 188.3%
18–64 years21.1%
65 and over55.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance51.0%
Public insurance51.3%
No insurance9.7%
Uninsured under 1915.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only32492.3%
Spanish51.5%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)34899.1%
Born in same state34899.1%
Born in different state27879.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen30.9%
Not a US citizen3100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French4512.8%
Italian4412.5%
Arab185.1%
AncestryCount%
German30.9%
Polish20.6%
English10.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.7%
Internet access86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62856

What city is ZIP code 62856 in?

ZIP code 62856 is primarily assigned to Logan, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62856 in?

ZIP code 62856 falls within Franklin County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62856?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 62856 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 62856 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62856 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 62856 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62856?

The median home value in ZIP code 62856 is $51,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 62856 in?

ZIP code 62856 observes the CST timezone.

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