Ashland, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62612
Cass County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,915
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $69,569
- Median income Near-median income area
- $113,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ashland pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62612 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62612 (Ashland, IL) fell -5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 179.9 in 2023 to 170.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62612 covers 233.5 square miles in Ashland, Cass County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,915 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62612 reports a modest median household income of $69,569 (13% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,506. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,400 (41% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $585; owner occupancy is 84.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Cass County, so 62612 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 62612
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashland, IL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$35,506
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62612 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Ashland, 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)
$69,569 40th percentile higher than 40% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
726housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 62612 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62691
Virginia (62691)
2,426 residents
- 62612
Ashland (62612)
1,915 residents
- 62688 761
Tallula (62688)
761 residents
- 62601 434
Alexander (62601)
434 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62612 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62612 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62601
Alexander (62601)
$109,500 median income
- 62691
Virginia (62691)
$78,798 median income
- 62688
Tallula (62688)
$73,929 median income
- 62612
Ashland (62612)
$69,569 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62612 ranks #4 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 62612, 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 (1,915 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 62612 in?
ZIP code 62612 (Ashland) is located in Cass County, Illinois. Cass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cass-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62612?
ZIP code 62612 in Ashland, IL has a population of 1,915 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62612?
The median household income in ZIP 62612 is $69,569, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62612?
The median home value in ZIP 62612 is $113,400, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62612?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62612 is White at 99.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62612?
ZIP code 62612 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 225 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62612?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62612 are: Construction (8), Wholesale trade (6), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62612?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62612 decreased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. 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 62612?
In ZIP code 62612, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 62612?
In ZIP code 62612, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62612?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62612 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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