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Alexander, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62601

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

434
4/sq mi
$109,500
Median income
$119,000
Median home value
33.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alexander pairs an upper-quartile household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62601 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alexander, Morgan County, Illinois, home to just 434 residents across 117.3 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62601 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,500 (37% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $47,386. Poverty here runs at 3.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $119,000 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 100.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Morgan County, letting you compare 62601 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 62601, Alexander, 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

434

Population

117.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62601?

39.6

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$109,500

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$47,386

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62601 ranks nationally

Alexander, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,500 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 72.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.0%

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

What does housing look like?

157

Total Housing Units

140

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$119,000

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 62601, employing approximately 21 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,305,000.

9

Businesses

21

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 33.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 33.3%

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 62601 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 62601 ranks #4 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 62601 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 62601 ranks the highest of 4 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
62670 New Berlin, IL 2,997 7.8 mi
62612 Ashland, IL 1,915 9.8 mi
62638 Franklin, IL 1,337 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Morgan County

62650 standard
Jacksonville, IL
Pop: 26,992
62692 standard
Waverly, IL
Pop: 2,093
62665 standard
Meredosia, IL
Pop: 1,629
62668 standard
Murrayville, IL
Pop: 1,512
62638 standard
Franklin, IL
Pop: 1,337
62628 standard
Chapin, IL
Pop: 896

Related Areas

Morgan County Alexander, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62601 in? ▼
ZIP code 62601 (Alexander) is located in Morgan County, Illinois. Morgan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morgan-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62601? ▼
ZIP code 62601 in Alexander, IL has a population of 434 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62601 is $109,500, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62601 is $119,000, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62601 is White at 98.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62601? ▼
ZIP code 62601 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 21 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62601? ▼
In ZIP code 62601, 72.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62601 is 3.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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