Colchester, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62326
McDonough County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,478
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $119,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Colchester pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62326 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62326 covers 196.7 square miles in Colchester, McDonough County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,478 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62326 reports a modest median household income of $65,000 (19% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,787. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.3% and unemployment is 3.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,000 (38% below the average Illinois ZIP); owner occupancy is 79.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McDonough County, so 62326 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 62326
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colchester, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62326.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 62326, Colchester, 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
2,478
Population
196.7
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62326?
40.9
Median Age
55.9%
Male
44.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$65,000
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$32,787
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62326 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Colchester, 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)
$65,000 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,088housing units
1,088
Total Housing Units
954
Occupied Units
134
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,000
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 62326, employing approximately 505 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,424,000.
34
Businesses
505
Employees
$26.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 23.5% |
| Construction | 5 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.8% |
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 62326 vs 62374 →
ZIP 62326 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62326
Colchester (62326)
2,478 residents
- 62367
Plymouth (62367)
1,345 residents
- 61420
Blandinsville (61420)
1,067 residents
- 62374 298
Tennessee (62374)
298 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62326 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62326 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62374
Tennessee (62374)
$78,571 median income
- 61420
Blandinsville (61420)
$69,375 median income
- 62326
Colchester (62326)
$65,000 median income
- 62367
Plymouth (62367)
$58,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62326 ranks #3 of 4 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 62326, 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 (2,478 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 62326 in?
ZIP code 62326 (Colchester) is located in McDonough County, Illinois. McDonough County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcdonough-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62326?
ZIP code 62326 in Colchester, IL has a population of 2,478 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62326?
The median household income in ZIP 62326 is $65,000, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62326?
The median home value in ZIP 62326 is $119,000, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62326?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62326 is White at 98.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62326?
ZIP code 62326 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 505 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62326?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62326 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (5), Retail trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62326?
In ZIP code 62326, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62326?
In ZIP code 62326, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62326?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62326 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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