ZIP Code 62656 - Lincoln Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 62656 is located in Lincoln Illinois. Portions of 62656 are also in West Lincoln Township and East Lincoln Township and Chester Township and Broadwell Township and Mount Pulaski Township and Eminence Township and Sheridan Township and Elkhart Township and Corwin Township and Aetna Township and Oran Township. 62656 is entirely within Logan County. Regionally, 62656 is located in the Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area.
ZIP Code 62656 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Lincoln |
| Primary County | Logan County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 18,216 |
| Area Code(s) | 217 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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62656 Demographics
62656 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 62656 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62656 is White. The current unemployment level in 62656 is 5.2%.
| Population | 18,216 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 126 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,636 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $56,504 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $346,040 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 84.08% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.5% |
62656 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,459 | 84.08% |
| Black | 2,021 | 10.99% |
| Hispanic | 765 | 4.16% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62656 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,140 | 93.82% |
| Black | 55 | 2.41% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 3.33% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62656 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,647 | 12.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,867 | 13.81% |
| High School Diploma | 3,916 | 28.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 277 | 2.05% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,410 | 10.43% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,646 | 19.57% |
| Associates Degree | 934 | 6.91% |
| Masters Degree | 639 | 4.72% |
| Professional Degree | 119 | 0.88% |
| Doctorate Degree | 69 | 0.51% |
62656 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.1389122, -89.37335968 |
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| Region | Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Lincoln, IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 145 Square Miles |
62656 Schools
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62656 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 54a - Illinois/Indiana Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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