PlainZIP

Carlyle, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62231

Clinton County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,589
15/sq mi
$84,214
Median income
$167,500
Median home value
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carlyle pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62231 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62231 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carlyle, Clinton County, Illinois, home to 7,589 residents across 492.8 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62231 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,214 (5% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $45,248. 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.8%. Median home value sits at $167,500 (13% below the state average), median rent at $975 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 62231 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Clinton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 62231

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carlyle, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62231.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62231, Carlyle, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,589

Population

492.8

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62231?

43.5

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$84,214

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$45,248

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62231 ranks nationally

Carlyle, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$84,214 Top 33% higher than 67% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,287

Total Housing Units

2,808

Occupied Units

479

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$167,500

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$975

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

172

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+72%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62231 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.9% 125
2021 +7.0% 134
2022 +20.8% 162
2023 -0.2% 162
2024 +6.4% 172

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 190 business establishments in ZIP 62231, employing approximately 1,806 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,893,000.

190

Businesses

1,806

Employees

$77.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 27 14.2%
Health care and social assistance 22 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 22 11.6%
Construction 21 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 16 8.4%
Wholesale trade 12 6.3%
Manufacturing 11 5.8%
Finance and insurance 10 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.2%
Information 7 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 3.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 62231 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62231 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62231 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 62231 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
62219 Beckemeyer, IL 1,009 6.0 mi
62250 Hoffman, IL 504 7.8 mi
62253 Keyesport, IL 696 9.5 mi
62218 Bartelso, IL 1,481 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clinton County

62230 standard
Breese, IL
Pop: 6,194
62265 standard
New Baden, IL
Pop: 4,353
62216 standard
Aviston, IL
Pop: 2,526
62215 standard
Albers, IL
Pop: 1,872
62245 standard
Germantown, IL
Pop: 1,794
62218 standard
Bartelso, IL
Pop: 1,481

Related Areas

Clinton County Carlyle, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62231 in? ▼
ZIP code 62231 (Carlyle) is located in Clinton County, Illinois. Clinton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clinton-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62231? ▼
ZIP code 62231 in Carlyle, IL has a population of 7,589 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62231? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62231 is $84,214, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62231? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62231 is $167,500, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62231? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62231 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62231? ▼
ZIP code 62231 has 190 business establishments employing approximately 1,806 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62231? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62231 are: Retail trade (27), Health care and social assistance (22), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62231? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62231 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62231? ▼
In ZIP code 62231, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62231? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62231 is 24.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62231? ▼
In ZIP code 62231, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62231? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62231 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.