62547 ZIP Code — Mount Auburn, IL

Christian County, Illinois

ZIP code 62547 is located in Mount Auburn, Illinois, within Christian County. It covers approximately 41.74 square miles and serves a population of 767 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62547

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 $92,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,750. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62547 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

767

population

41.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62547 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62547

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62547. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Auburn	Acceptable
Mount Auburn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62539 Illiopolis (5.2 mi) 62513 Blue Mound (6.4 mi) 62551 Niantic (6.6 mi) 62545 Mechanicsburg (7.6 mi) 62515 Buffalo (9.2 mi) 62531 Edinburg (9.9 mi) 62567 Stonington (9.9 mi) 62522 Decatur (10.8 mi) 62520 Dawson (11.4 mi) 62543 Latham (13.4 mi) 62544 Macon (13.5 mi) 62548 Mount Pulaski (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	767
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	41.74 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.7770
Longitude	-89.2436
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	44.0%	45.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	17.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

767

Population

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$63,750

Median household income

$27,328

Per capita income

$92,300

Median home value

$1,023

Median monthly rent

93.0%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

298

Housing units

9.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

116

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	222	28.9%
18 and over	545	71.1%
65 and over	121	15.8%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Two or more races 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	703	91.4%
Two or more races	63	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.3%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	45.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	17.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
Median income	$63,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 51.1%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,300
Median rent / month	$1,023
Owner occupied	93.0%
Renter occupied	7.0%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	85.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	30.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	34.9%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	14.0%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	40.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.7%
Electricity	12.6%
Propane / LP gas	28.7%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	180	62.9%
Cohabiting couple	18	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	37	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	51	17.8%
Households with children under 18	101	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	83	29.0%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	17.1%
Married	55.9%	69.6%
Separated	0.6%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	9.1%
Divorced	5.6%	4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 56.8%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	12.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	100	54.9%
High school	57	31.3%
College / grad school	3	1.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.3%

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.6%

Transportation & utilities 11.5%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Construction 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Retail trade 2.0%

Other services 2.0%

Professional & management 1.7%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.5%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	27.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 1.4%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.2%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.0%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	21.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.8%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	703	91.7%
Spanish	8	1.1%
Other Indo-European	7	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	766	99.9%
Born in same state	749	97.7%
Born in different state	688	89.7%
Foreign born	17	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	83	10.8%
Arab	61	8%
Italian	44	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	1.3%
Polish	6	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62547

What city is ZIP code 62547 in?

ZIP code 62547 is primarily assigned to Mount Auburn, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62547 in?

ZIP code 62547 falls within Christian County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62547 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 62547 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62547?

10% 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 62547 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 62547 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62547?

The median home value in ZIP code 62547 is $92,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 62547 in?

ZIP code 62547 observes the CST timezone.