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 Moderate-density area
- $41,993
- Median income Below-median income area
- $145,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62906 (Anna, IL) fell -5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 162.8 in 2023 to 153.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,051. The poverty rate is 25.9%, 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 $145,400 (24% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $634; owner occupancy is 68.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Union County, so 62906 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 62906
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anna, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62906.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 13
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 62906?
42.9
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.6%
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?
$41,993
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$30,051
Per Capita Income
25.9%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62906 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Anna, 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)
$41,993 4th percentile higher than 4% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,413housing units
3,413
Total Housing Units
3,023
Occupied Units
390
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,400
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62906 vs 62920 →
ZIP 62906 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62906
Anna (62906)
7,276 residents
- 62920
Cobden (62920)
3,265 residents
- 62926 2,263
Dongola (62926)
2,263 residents
- 62958 2,262
Makanda (62958)
2,262 residents
- 62912 1,179
Buncombe (62912)
1,179 residents
- 62961 65
Millcreek (62961)
65 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62906 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62906 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62961
Millcreek (62961)
$151,250 median income
- 62958
Makanda (62958)
$65,833 median income
- 62926
Dongola (62926)
$64,583 median income
- 62912
Buncombe (62912)
$63,750 median income
- 62920 $55,288
Cobden (62920)
$55,288 median income
- 62906 $41,993
Anna (62906)
$41,993 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62906, 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 (7,276 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 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.
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