ZIP Code 62612
standardSource:
Ashland · Cass County · Illinois
- Population
- 1,915
- Median income
- $69,569
- Median home value
- $113,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.2%
- Land area
- 233.5 sq mi
8/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
▼ 59% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
Median age 41
Chicago
ZIP code 62612 in Ashland, Illinois has a population of 1,915. The median household income is $69,569, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $113,400, 59% below the US average. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 62612 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 233.5 square miles in Ashland, Cass County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,915 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 62612 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62612 sits at $69,569 (13% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,506. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $113,400 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $585 per month, and 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62612 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Cass County, so you can benchmark 62612 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 62612
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62612.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62612, Ashland, 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
1,915
Population
233.5
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62612?
41.0
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
0.9%
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?
$69,569
Median Household Income
-13% vs state
$35,506
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
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?
726
Total Housing Units
604
Occupied Units
122
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,400
Median Home Value
-41% vs state
$585
Median Rent
1970
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
-5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
170
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+70%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62612 have decreased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.5% | 142 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 158 |
| 2022 | +1.4% | 160 |
| 2023 | +12.1% | 180 |
| 2024 | -5.5% | 170 |
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 38 business establishments in ZIP 62612, employing approximately 225 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,374,000.
38
Businesses
225
Employees
$12.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 21.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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