PlainZIP

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
$70,781
Median income
$147,500
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,509. Poverty here runs at 16.3%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. The typical home here is valued at $147,500 (23% below the state average); renters pay a median of $824 monthly, and 71.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macoupin County, so you can benchmark 62626 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 62626

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carlinville, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62626.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62626?

41.0

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

$37,509

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62626 ranks nationally

Carlinville, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,781 48th percentile higher than 48% 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 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,366

Total Housing Units

2,963

Occupied Units

403

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$147,500

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62626 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62626 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 62626 ranks #2 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
62033 Gillespie, IL 4,894 10.5 mi
62672 Nilwood, IL 244 9.0 mi
62685 Shipman, IL 2,097 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Macoupin County

62088 standard
Staunton, IL
Pop: 6,960
62012 standard
Brighton, IL
Pop: 6,654
62033 standard
Gillespie, IL
Pop: 4,894
62014 standard
Bunker Hill, IL
Pop: 4,122
62690 standard
Virden, IL
Pop: 4,120
62640 standard
Girard, IL
Pop: 3,756

Related Areas

Macoupin County Carlinville, IL Illinois

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.

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