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Anna, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62906

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

7,276
46/sq mi
$41,993
Median income
$145,400
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
46
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62906 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62906 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anna, Union County, Illinois, home to 7,276 residents across 158.2 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62906 reports a modest median household income of $41,993 (48% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,051. 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.5%. Housing costs here run $145,400 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $634 a month; 68.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 62906 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 62906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anna, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62906.

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 62906, Anna, 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

7,276

Population

158.2

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 62906?

42.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$41,993

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$30,051

Per Capita Income

25.9%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62906 ranks nationally

Anna, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,993 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,413

Total Housing Units

3,023

Occupied Units

390

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.1%
Renter 31.9%

$145,400

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$634

Median Rent

1974

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

-5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

154

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+54%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62906 have decreased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +54% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.8% 119
2021 +5.6% 126
2022 +12.5% 141
2023 +15.2% 163
2024 -5.5% 154

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 218 business establishments in ZIP 62906, employing approximately 2,560 people with a combined annual payroll of $89,130,000.

218

Businesses

2,560

Employees

$89.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 43 19.7%
Retail trade 36 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 31 14.2%
Accommodation and food services 26 11.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 6.0%
Construction 12 5.5%
Finance and insurance 11 5.0%
Information 10 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.1%
Manufacturing 5 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.4%

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 62906 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 62906 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 62906 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 62906 ranks #6 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
62920 Cobden, IL 3,265 6.9 mi
62926 Dongola, IL 2,263 6.8 mi
62958 Makanda, IL 2,262 10.0 mi
62912 Buncombe, IL 1,179 8.2 mi
62961 Millcreek, IL 65 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

62952 standard
Jonesboro, IL
Pop: 3,372
62920 standard
Cobden, IL
Pop: 3,265
62926 standard
Dongola, IL
Pop: 2,263
62905 standard
Alto Pass, IL
Pop: 677
62998 standard
Wolf Lake, IL
Pop: 419
62961 standard
Millcreek, IL
Pop: 65

Related Areas

Union County Anna, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62906 in? ▼
ZIP code 62906 (Anna) 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 62906? ▼
ZIP code 62906 in Anna, IL has a population of 7,276 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62906? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62906 is $41,993, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62906? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62906 is $145,400, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62906? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62906 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62906? ▼
ZIP code 62906 has 218 business establishments employing approximately 2,560 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62906? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62906 are: Health care and social assistance (43), Retail trade (36), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62906? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62906 decreased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 54%. 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 62906? ▼
In ZIP code 62906, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 62906? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62906 is 23.5 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 62906? ▼
In ZIP code 62906, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62906? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62906 is 25.9% 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.