62548 ZIP Code — Mount Pulaski, IL

Logan County, Illinois

ZIP code 62548 is located in Mount Pulaski, Illinois, within Logan County. It covers approximately 85.03 square miles and serves a population of 2,202 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62548

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 $117,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,602. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62548 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,202

population

85.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62548 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62548

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62548. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Pulaski	Acceptable
Mount Pulaski	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62543 Latham (6.4 mi) 62518 Chestnut (6.9 mi) 62539 Illiopolis (9.1 mi) 62551 Niantic (10.1 mi) 62634 Elkhart (10.4 mi) 62515 Buffalo (11 mi) 62512 Beason (11.2 mi) 62656 Lincoln (11.5 mi) 62573 Warrensburg (11.5 mi) 61749 Kenney (12.6 mi) 62693 Williamsville (12.7 mi) 62547 Mount Auburn (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,202
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	85.03 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.9812
Longitude	-89.2839
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	33.5%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	32.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	19.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.3%	4.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,202

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$68,602

Median household income

$34,703

Per capita income

$117,900

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

815

Housing units

24.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

119

5–9

151

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

150

35–44

189

136

45–54

172

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	592	26.9%
18 and over	1,610	73.1%
65 and over	395	17.9%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Two or more races 1.4%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,146	95.3%
Hispanic or Latino	51	2.3%
Two or more races	31	1.4%
Other race	25	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.5%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	32.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	19.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.3%	4.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$68,602

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 26.3%

$100k–$150k 41.4%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 4.9%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,900
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	3.7%
Single-family detached	93.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	1.1%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	43.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	25.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.4%
Electricity	12.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.3%
Fuel oil	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	440	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	53	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	112	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	307	33.7%
Households with children under 18	263	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	244	26.8%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.9%	18.0%
Married	65.6%	47.0%
Separated	2.3%	8.0%
Widowed	3.2%	19.2%
Divorced	8.0%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	5.7%
Kindergarten	27	5.0%
Elementary school	365	67.3%
High school	94	17.3%
College / grad school	25	4.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Public administration 15.8%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Retail trade 8.4%

Professional & management 7.7%

Wholesale trade 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Construction 5.4%

Information 5.2%

Other services 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.4%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 1.5%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 1.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	127	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	43.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.9%
Public insurance	29.7%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,088	94.8%
Spanish	9	0.4%
Other Indo-European	9	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,193	99.6%
Born in same state	2,193	99.6%
Born in different state	2,005	91.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.4%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	377	17.1%
French	228	10.4%
Arab	135	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	49	2.2%
German	6	0.3%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62548

What city is ZIP code 62548 in?

ZIP code 62548 is primarily assigned to Mount Pulaski, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62548 in?

ZIP code 62548 falls within Logan County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62548 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 62548 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62548?

The median home value in ZIP code 62548 is $117,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 62548?

ZIP code 62548 has an estimated population of 2,202 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62548?

The median household income in ZIP code 62548 is $68,602, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62548 in?

ZIP code 62548 observes the CST timezone.