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Ashley, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62808

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

1,457
7/sq mi
$69,015
Median income
$146,600
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ashley pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62808 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62808 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ashley, Washington County, Illinois, home to just 1,457 residents across 196.9 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62808 reports a modest median household income of $69,015 (14% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,046. The poverty rate stands at 21.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. Median home value sits at $146,600 (24% below the state average), median rent at $681 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 62808 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 62808

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashley, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62808.

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 62808, Ashley, 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

1,457

Population

196.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62808?

39.6

Median Age

57.2%

Male

42.8%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$69,015

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$34,046

Per Capita Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62808 ranks nationally

Ashley, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,015 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

709

Total Housing Units

604

Occupied Units

105

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$146,600

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$681

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 62808, employing approximately 124 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,349,000.

20

Businesses

124

Employees

$4.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 15.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 15.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 15.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 62808 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 62808 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 62808 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 62808 ranks #6 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
62876 Radom, IL 247 1.8 mi
62831 Du Bois, IL 573 5.3 mi
62877 Richview, IL 514 6.3 mi
62848 Irvington, IL 636 9.4 mi
62898 Woodlawn, IL 2,097 7.4 mi
62883 Scheller, IL 591 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

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Nashville, IL
Pop: 5,387
62271 standard
Okawville, IL
Pop: 2,077
62214 standard
Addieville, IL
Pop: 1,229
62803 standard
Hoyleton, IL
Pop: 1,014
62268 standard
Oakdale, IL
Pop: 738
62848 standard
Irvington, IL
Pop: 636

Related Areas

Washington County Ashley, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62808 in? ▼
ZIP code 62808 (Ashley) is located in Washington County, Illinois. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62808? ▼
ZIP code 62808 in Ashley, IL has a population of 1,457 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62808? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62808 is $69,015, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62808? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62808 is $146,600, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62808? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62808 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62808? ▼
ZIP code 62808 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 124 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62808? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62808 are: Construction (3), Transportation and warehousing (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62808? ▼
In ZIP code 62808, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 62808? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62808 is 27.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62808? ▼
In ZIP code 62808, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62808? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62808 is 21.2% 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.