ZIP Code 62906

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Anna · Union County · Illinois

Population
7,276

46/sq mi

Median income
$41,993

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$145,400

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.4%

Median age 42.9

Land area
158.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 62906 in Anna, Illinois has a population of 7,276. The median household income is $41,993, which is 45% below the national average. Median home value is $145,400, 48% below the US average. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62906 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 158.2 square miles in Anna, Union County, Illinois. The area is home to 7,276 residents, producing a population density of 46 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62906 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62906 sits at $41,993 (48% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,051. The poverty rate stands at 25.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $145,400 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $634 per month, and 68.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62906 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 62906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,276

Population

158.2

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Anna, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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