PlainZIP

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
$69,569
Median income
$113,400
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,506. Poverty here runs at 11.8%, with unemployment measured 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.

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 -. 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 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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 62612?

41.0

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 99.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$69,569

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$35,506

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62612 ranks nationally

Ashland, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,569 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62612 vs 62601 →

ZIP 62612 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 62612 ranks #2 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 62612 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 62612 ranks #4 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
62601 Alexander, IL 434 9.8 mi
62688 Tallula, IL 761 8.6 mi
62691 Virginia, IL 2,426 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cass County

62618 standard
Beardstown, IL
Pop: 7,955
62691 standard
Virginia, IL
Pop: 2,426
62611 standard
Arenzville, IL
Pop: 1,067
62627 standard
Chandlerville, IL
Pop: 992
62622 standard
Bluff Springs, IL
Pop: 49

Related Areas

Cass County Ashland, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.