ZIP Code 62906
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Anna · Union County · Illinois
- Population
- 7,276
- Median income
- $41,993
- Median home value
- $145,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.4%
- Land area
- 158.2 sq mi
46/sq mi
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.9
Chicago
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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.
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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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