PlainZIP

Centralia, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62801

Marion County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,415
63/sq mi
$52,017
Median income
$94,800
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Centralia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
63
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62801 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Centralia, Marion County, Illinois, with 22,415 residents across 353.5 square miles, a density of 63 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62801 reports a modest median household income of $52,017 (35% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $27,772. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.4%. On housing, the median home value is $94,800 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $795 per month, and 70.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Marion County, letting you compare 62801 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 62801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Centralia, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62801.

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 62801, Centralia, 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

22,415

Population

353.5

Area (sq mi)

63

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62801?

41.8

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 82.9%
African American 8.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$52,017

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$27,772

Per Capita Income

20.2%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62801 ranks nationally

Centralia, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,017 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

8,833

Total Housing Units

7,801

Occupied Units

1,032

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$94,800

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$795

Median Rent

1969

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62801 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 134
2021 +5.7% 142
2022 +19.1% 169
2023 +18.6% 201
2024 +3.4% 208

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 477 business establishments in ZIP 62801, employing approximately 6,527 people with a combined annual payroll of $302,310,000.

477

Businesses

6,527

Employees

$302.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 83 17.4%
Health care and social assistance 74 15.5%
Other services (except public administration) 68 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 51 10.7%
Finance and insurance 36 7.5%
Construction 29 6.1%
Manufacturing 23 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.4%
Information 15 3.1%
Wholesale trade 14 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.9%
Educational services 5 1.1%
Utilities 4 0.8%

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 62801 vs 62848 →

ZIP 62801 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 62801 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 62801 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 62801 ranks #7 of 7 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
62848 Irvington, IL 636 5.4 mi
62882 Sandoval, IL 2,331 8.5 mi
62250 Hoffman, IL 504 7.0 mi
62893 Walnut Hill, IL 977 6.7 mi
62877 Richview, IL 514 9.3 mi
62870 Odin, IL 2,080 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

62881 standard
Salem, IL
Pop: 11,385
62882 standard
Sandoval, IL
Pop: 2,331
62849 standard
Iuka, IL
Pop: 2,205
62870 standard
Odin, IL
Pop: 2,080
62854 standard
Kinmundy, IL
Pop: 1,776
62875 standard
Patoka, IL
Pop: 1,167

Related Areas

Marion County Centralia, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62801 in? ▼
ZIP code 62801 (Centralia) is located in Marion County, Illinois. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62801? ▼
ZIP code 62801 in Centralia, IL has a population of 22,415 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62801? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62801 is $52,017, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62801? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62801 is $94,800, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62801? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62801 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62801? ▼
ZIP code 62801 has 477 business establishments employing approximately 6,527 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62801? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62801 are: Retail trade (83), Health care and social assistance (74), Other services (except public administration) (68). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62801? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62801 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 62801? ▼
In ZIP code 62801, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 62801? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62801 is 20.4 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 62801? ▼
In ZIP code 62801, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62801? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62801 is 20.2% 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.