62656 ZIP Code
Lincoln, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62656 |
| City/Town: | Lincoln |
| County: | Logan |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,216 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,379 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,847 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,477 |
| Median Home Value: | $118,300 |
| Land Area: | 142.8 sq miles
370.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.1397, -89.3662 |
Population Information (62656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,216 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,789 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,427 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 795 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 687 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 802 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,289 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,531 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,662 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,250 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,289 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,240 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,082 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,975 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 931 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 683 | 3.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $118,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $756 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,477 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,999 | 93.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 478 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,595 | 65.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,404 | 34.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,112 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 261 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,110 | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,926 | 37.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,471 | 26.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 954 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,526 | 11.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 864 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62656 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,379 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,382 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,977 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,847 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,129 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,689 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 440 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,605 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,158 | 80.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,120 | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 411 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,494 | 85.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,690 | 9.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 55 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 91 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 874 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 238 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 709 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 468 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 115 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 126 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62656 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 488 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 231 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 651 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 548 | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 972 | 13.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,359 | 19.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 928 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 987 | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 430 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 405 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62656 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,827 | 75.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 871 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 34 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 324 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 84 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 480 | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62656 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 244 | 3.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 435 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 883 | 11.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 225 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 992 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 406 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 49 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 423 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 353 | 4.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,138 | 27.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 664 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 379 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 498 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (62656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,201 | 83.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,233 | 61.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,728 | 36.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 471 | 2.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62656 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,878 | 69.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,902 | 41.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,275 | 32.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 351 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 127 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,456 | 20.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62656 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,633 | 75.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 163 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 242 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 324 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 264 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 196 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 385 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 270 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62656 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 88 | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 391 | 5.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 708 | 9.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 608 | 8.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,392 | 18.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,422 | 19.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,122 | 15.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 327 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,419 | 19.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62656 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 50 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 993 | 13.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,361 | 31.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,785 | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,064 | 14.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 224 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62656 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,833 | 69.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 318 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,789 | 25.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 15 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 27 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62656 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 685 | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,547 | 36.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,241 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,526 | 21.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62656 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 432 | 9.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,425 | 31.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,204 | 26.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 654 | 14.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 561 | 12.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 214 | 4.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 105 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62656 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,157 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $600 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $756 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.93 | 2.38 |
Households (62656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,999 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,008 | 43.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 875 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,544 | 22.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,828 | 26.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,685 | 24.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,563 | 36.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.66 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62656 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,549 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,982 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,301 | 43.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 284 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 856 | 11.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,781 | 36.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62656 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,886 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 264 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 139 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,188 | 30.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 892 | 23.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,403 | 36.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,195 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 979 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,672 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,699 | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 285 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,218 | 45.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,196 | 44.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62656 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,001 | 82.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,074 | 16.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,334 | 43.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,736 | 56.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 322 | 10.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,915 | 98.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 99 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 301 | 304.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 301 | 304.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 301 | 304.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 80 | 80.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 18 | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 145 | 146.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62656 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,421 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,601 | 95.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 820 | 4.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 563 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 164 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 59 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 34 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62656 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,999 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,421 | 91.7% | 89.4% |
Lincoln, IL62656