Albion, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62806
Edwards County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,412
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $66,776
- Median income Near-median income area
- $120,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Albion pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62806 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62806 covers 264.5 square miles in Albion, Edwards County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,412 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62806 reports a modest median household income of $66,776 (17% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,272. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,800 (37% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $852; owner occupancy is 77.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Edwards County, so 62806 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 62806
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albion, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62806.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction 6
Construction
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 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 62806, Albion, 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
3,412
Population
264.5
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62806?
41.0
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
1.0%
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?
$66,776
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$35,272
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62806 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Albion, 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)
$66,776 36th percentile higher than 36% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,542housing units
1,542
Total Housing Units
1,393
Occupied Units
149
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,800
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$852
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 82 business establishments in ZIP 62806, employing approximately 1,602 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,044,000.
82
Businesses
1,602
Employees
$76.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 23.2% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 13.4% |
| Construction | 6 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.7% |
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 62806 vs 62833 →
ZIP 62806 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62806
Albion (62806)
3,412 residents
- 62844
Grayville (62844)
2,083 residents
- 62815 416
Bone Gap (62815)
416 residents
- 62446 414
Mount Erie (62446)
414 residents
- 62833 383
Ellery (62833)
383 residents
- 62818 330
Browns (62818)
330 residents
- 62843 100
Golden Gate (62843)
100 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62806 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62806 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62446
Mount Erie (62446)
$78,500 median income
- 62806
Albion (62806)
$66,776 median income
- 62815
Bone Gap (62815)
$63,750 median income
- 62818
Browns (62818)
$58,523 median income
- 62833
Ellery (62833)
$51,125 median income
- 62844
Grayville (62844)
$47,625 median income
- 62843 $16,020
Golden Gate (62843)
$16,020 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62806 ranks #2 of 7 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 62806, 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 (3,412 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 62806 in?
ZIP code 62806 (Albion) is located in Edwards County, Illinois. Edwards County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/edwards-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62806?
ZIP code 62806 in Albion, IL has a population of 3,412 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62806?
The median household income in ZIP 62806 is $66,776, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62806?
The median home value in ZIP 62806 is $120,800, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62806?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62806 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62806?
ZIP code 62806 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 1,602 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62806?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62806 are: Other services (except public administration) (19), Retail trade (11), Construction (6). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62806?
In ZIP code 62806, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 62806?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62806 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 62806?
In ZIP code 62806, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62806?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62806 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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