Carlinville, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62626
Macoupin County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,354
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,781
- Median income Near-median income area
- $147,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carlinville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62626 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 62626 (Carlinville, IL) rose +10.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 152.9 in 2023 to 168.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62626 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois, home to 8,354 residents across 444.4 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62626 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,781 (12% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,509. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $147,500 (23% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $824; owner occupancy is 71.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macoupin County, so 62626 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 62626
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carlinville, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62626.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 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 62626, Carlinville, 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
8,354
Population
444.4
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62626?
41.0
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
1.7%
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?
$70,781
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$37,509
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62626 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Carlinville, 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)
$70,781 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
3,366housing units
3,366
Total Housing Units
2,963
Occupied Units
403
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$147,500
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$824
Median Rent
1967
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
+10.0%
YoY Change (2024)
168
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+68%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62626 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 138 |
| 2021 | +1.6% | 140 |
| 2022 | +7.6% | 151 |
| 2023 | +1.1% | 153 |
| 2024 | +10.0% | 168 |
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 226 business establishments in ZIP 62626, employing approximately 3,217 people with a combined annual payroll of $145,656,000.
226
Businesses
3,217
Employees
$145.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 15.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 21 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 4.0% |
| Information | 5 | 2.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.8% |
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 62626 vs 62033 →
ZIP 62626 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62626
Carlinville (62626)
8,354 residents
- 62033
Gillespie (62033)
4,894 residents
- 62685 2,097
Shipman (62685)
2,097 residents
- 62672 244
Nilwood (62672)
244 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62626 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62626 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62033
Gillespie (62033)
$78,286 median income
- 62626
Carlinville (62626)
$70,781 median income
- 62685
Shipman (62685)
$64,063 median income
- 62672
Nilwood (62672)
$46,771 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62626 ranks #2 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 62626, 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 (8,354 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 62626 in?
ZIP code 62626 (Carlinville) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois. Macoupin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/macoupin-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62626?
ZIP code 62626 in Carlinville, IL has a population of 8,354 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62626?
The median household income in ZIP 62626 is $70,781, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62626?
The median home value in ZIP 62626 is $147,500, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62626?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62626 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62626?
ZIP code 62626 has 226 business establishments employing approximately 3,217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62626?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62626 are: Other services (except public administration) (36), Health care and social assistance (30), Retail trade (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62626?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62626 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. 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 62626?
In ZIP code 62626, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62626?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62626 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62626?
In ZIP code 62626, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62626?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62626 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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