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 Low-density area
- $69,015
- Median income Near-median income area
- $146,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,046. The poverty rate is 21.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $146,600 (24% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $681; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 62808 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 62808
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashley, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62808.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 62808?
39.6
Median Age
57.2%
Male
42.8%
Female
1.3%
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?
$69,015
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$34,046
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62808 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Ashley, 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)
$69,015 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
709housing units
709
Total Housing Units
604
Occupied Units
105
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,600
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62808 vs 62876 →
ZIP 62808 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62898
Woodlawn (62898)
2,097 residents
- 62808
Ashley (62808)
1,457 residents
- 62848 636
Irvington (62848)
636 residents
- 62883 591
Scheller (62883)
591 residents
- 62831 573
Du Bois (62831)
573 residents
- 62877 514
Richview (62877)
514 residents
- 62876 247
Radom (62876)
247 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62808 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62808 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62883
Scheller (62883)
$104,808 median income
- 62877
Richview (62877)
$83,958 median income
- 62848
Irvington (62848)
$80,156 median income
- 62831
Du Bois (62831)
$79,464 median income
- 62898
Woodlawn (62898)
$74,297 median income
- 62808
Ashley (62808)
$69,015 median income
- 62876
Radom (62876)
$55,833 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62808, 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 (1,457 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 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.
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