PlainZIP

Alto Pass, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62905

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

677
8/sq mi
$52,875
Median income
$108,300
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62905 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62905 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alto Pass, Union County, Illinois, home to just 677 residents across 89.1 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62905 reports a modest median household income of $52,875 (34% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $25,898. Poverty here runs at 7.3%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. The typical home here is valued at $108,300 (44% below the state average); renters pay a median of $729 monthly, and 73.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62905, plus 6 more within Union County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

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 62905, Alto Pass, 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

677

Population

89.1

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62905?

46.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 87.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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?

$52,875

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$25,898

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62905 ranks nationally

Alto Pass, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,875 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

367

Total Housing Units

297

Occupied Units

70

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.4%
Renter 26.6%

$108,300

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$729

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 62905, employing approximately 67 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,722,000.

13

Businesses

67

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 23.1%

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 62905 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 62905 ranks #4 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 62905 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 62905 ranks #4 of 6 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
62975 Pomona, IL 279 4.4 mi
62998 Wolf Lake, IL 419 6.0 mi
62920 Cobden, IL 3,265 7.3 mi
62942 Grand Tower, IL 707 7.4 mi
62903 Carbondale, IL 2,962 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

62906 standard
Anna, IL
Pop: 7,276
62952 standard
Jonesboro, IL
Pop: 3,372
62920 standard
Cobden, IL
Pop: 3,265
62926 standard
Dongola, IL
Pop: 2,263
62998 standard
Wolf Lake, IL
Pop: 419
62961 standard
Millcreek, IL
Pop: 65

Related Areas

Union County Alto Pass, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62905 in? ▼
ZIP code 62905 (Alto Pass) is located in Union County, Illinois. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62905? ▼
ZIP code 62905 in Alto Pass, IL has a population of 677 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62905? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62905 is $52,875, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62905? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62905 is $108,300, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62905? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62905 is White at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62905? ▼
ZIP code 62905 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 67 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62905? ▼
In ZIP code 62905, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 62905? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62905 is 25.8 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 62905? ▼
In ZIP code 62905, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62905? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62905 is 7.3% 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.