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 Moderate-density area
- $84,214
- Median income Above-median income area
- $167,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carlyle pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62231 (Carlyle, IL) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.8 in 2023 to 172.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,248. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 1.8%. Median home value is $167,500 (13% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $975; 84.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clinton County, so 62231 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 62231?
43.5
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$45,248
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62231 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Carlyle, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$84,214 Top 36% higher than 64% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,287housing units
3,287
Total Housing Units
2,808
Occupied Units
479
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,500
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62231 vs 62219 →
ZIP 62231 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62231
Carlyle (62231)
7,589 residents
- 62218 1,481
Bartelso (62218)
1,481 residents
- 62219 1,009
Beckemeyer (62219)
1,009 residents
- 62253 696
Keyesport (62253)
696 residents
- 62250 504
Hoffman (62250)
504 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62231 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62231 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62218
Bartelso (62218)
$91,250 median income
- 62231
Carlyle (62231)
$84,214 median income
- 62250
Hoffman (62250)
$66,667 median income
- 62219
Beckemeyer (62219)
$63,603 median income
- 62253
Keyesport (62253)
$47,000 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62231, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,589 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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