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Columbia, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62236

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

12,562
89/sq mi
$108,981
Median income
$306,600
Median home value
46.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbia pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
89
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62236 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62236 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbia, Monroe County, Illinois, home to 12,562 residents across 141.5 square miles, a density of 89 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62236 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,981 (36% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $51,278. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.2%. The typical home here is valued at $306,600 (60% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,128 monthly, and 85.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62236, plus 5 more within Monroe County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 62236

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbia, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62236.

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 62236, Columbia, 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

12,562

Population

141.5

Area (sq mi)

89

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62236?

42.3

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

How ZIP 62236 ranks nationally

Columbia, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,981 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.7%

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

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$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 62236 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 62236 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 62236 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 62236 ranks the highest of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

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Pop: 16,609
62295 standard
Valmeyer, IL
Pop: 1,599
62244 standard
Fults, IL
Pop: 1,156
62248 standard
Hecker, IL
Pop: 320
62279 standard
Renault, IL
Pop: 69

Related Areas

Monroe County Columbia, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62236 in? ▼
ZIP code 62236 (Columbia) is located in Monroe County, Illinois. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62236? ▼
ZIP code 62236 in Columbia, IL has a population of 12,562 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62236? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62236 is $108,981, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62236? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62236 is $306,600, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62236? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62236 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62236? ▼
ZIP code 62236 has 425 business establishments employing approximately 4,475 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62236? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62236 are: Health care and social assistance (55), Other services (except public administration) (51), Retail trade (49). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62236? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62236 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 62236? ▼
In ZIP code 62236, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.7% 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 62236? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62236 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62236? ▼
In ZIP code 62236, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62236? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62236 is 5.6% 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.