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Kincaid, IL

Village in Christian County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62540.

Population

1,278

Land area

0.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,565

ZIP codes

1

Kincaid and its ZIP codes

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Kincaid at a glance

  • Kincaid is about 6.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $64,821, 22% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,100 (67% below Illinois) and median rent is $725 a month.

Local data for Kincaid, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Kincaid, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$64,821

Poverty rate

15.5%

Median home value

$88,100

Median rent

$725/mo

Homeownership

75.4%

Bachelor's or higher

8.2%

Median age

52.5

Average commute

26.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (294), Irish Americans (210), Italian Americans (108).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Christian County. PPP loans are for Kincaid.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,300

9,275 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,948

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$230M

FY 2026, $6,747 per person

PPP loans

$238K

25 loans, 55 jobs reported

Christian County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Kincaid, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.0%
  • Carpooled7.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home11.3%

Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Kincaid, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

485

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

18

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 19°F

38.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Kincaid, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.4%

U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts

Diabetes

11.5%

U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts

Smoking

15.9%

U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

ZIP codes in Kincaid

1 in or overlapping Kincaid. Population shown

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Cities near Kincaid

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
JeisyvilleVillage0.5 mi0.1
BulpittVillage0.7 mi0.1
ToveyVillage1.8 mi0.2
LangleyvilleCensus-designated place3.3 mi0.4
EdinburgVillage5.2 mi0.6
PalmerVillage8.8 mi1
PawneeVillage8.8 mi1.3
TaylorvilleCity9.4 mi10.3
MorrisonvilleVillage12 mi1
StoningtonVillage12 mi0.5
DivernonVillage13 mi0.8
RochesterVillage13 mi2.7
OwanecoVillage14 mi0.5
Mount AuburnVillage15 mi1
ChathamVillage15 mi7.4
MechanicsburgVillage15 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Kincaid, IL in?
Kincaid is in Christian County, Illinois.
What ZIP codes are in Kincaid, IL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Kincaid include 62540.
What is the population of Kincaid, IL?
About 1,278 people live in Kincaid, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Kincaid?
Nearby places include Jeisyville (0.5 mi), Bulpitt (0.7 mi), Tovey (1.8 mi), Langleyville (3.3 mi), Edinburg (5.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023