ZIP Code 62236
standardSource:
Columbia · Monroe County · Illinois
- Population
- 12,562
- Median income
- $108,981
- Median home value
- $306,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.7%
- Land area
- 141.5 sq mi
89/sq mi
▲ 43% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.3
Chicago
ZIP code 62236 in Columbia, Illinois has a population of 12,562. The median household income is $108,981, which is 43% above the national average. Median home value is $306,600, 10% above the US average. 46.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 62236 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 141.5 square miles in Columbia, Monroe County, Illinois. The area is home to 12,562 residents, producing a population density of 89 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62236 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62236 sits at $108,981 (36% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $51,278. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $306,600 (60% above the state average) with median rent at $1,128 per month, and 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62236 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 62236 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 62236
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62236.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 establishments
- Construction
Construction
44 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62236, Columbia, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,562
Population
141.5
Area (sq mi)
89
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62236?
42.3
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
0.8%
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?
$108,981
Median Household Income
+36% vs state
$51,278
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,785
Total Housing Units
5,485
Occupied Units
300
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$306,600
Median Home Value
+60% vs state
$1,128
Median Rent
1991
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
200
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+100%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62236 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 140 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 153 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 173 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 183 |
| 2024 | +9.6% | 200 |
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 425 business establishments in ZIP 62236, employing approximately 4,475 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,420,000.
425
Businesses
4,475
Employees
$222.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 49 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 11.5% |
| Construction | 44 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.4% |
| Information | 3 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.7% |
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 62236 vs 62240 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62240 | East Carondelet, IL | 1,966 | 5.9 mi |
| 62239 | Dupo, IL | 4,954 | 6.4 mi |
| 63129 | Saint Louis, MO | 52,718 | 5.9 mi |
| 62260 | Millstadt, IL | 7,290 | 6.5 mi |
| 63111 | Saint Louis, MO | 20,313 | 8.6 mi |
| 63125 | Saint Louis, MO | 32,201 | 7.0 mi |
| 62206 | East Saint Louis, IL | 16,509 | 9.5 mi |
| 62298 | Waterloo, IL | 16,609 | 9.4 mi |
| 63116 | Saint Louis, MO | 43,540 | 10.3 mi |
| 63053 | Kimmswick, MO | 62 | 9.3 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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