PlainZIP

Cambria, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62915

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

321
1,028/sq mi
$31,875
Median income
$106,700
Median home value
9.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cambria pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,028
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62915 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62915 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cambria, Williamson County, Illinois, home to just 321 residents across 0.3 square miles, a density of 1,028 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62915 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,875 (60% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $25,460. Local economic indicators show a 24.5% poverty rate alongside 12.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $106,700 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $750 per month, and 47.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Williamson County, so you can benchmark 62915 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 →

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 62915, Cambria, 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

321

Population

0.3

Area (sq mi)

1,028

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62915?

45.1

Median Age

58.9%

Male

41.1%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$31,875

Median Household Income

-60% vs state

$25,460

Per Capita Income

24.5%

Poverty Rate

12.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62915 ranks nationally

Cambria, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,875 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.0%

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

What does housing look like?

234

Total Housing Units

215

Occupied Units

19

Vacant Units

1.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.0%
Renter 53.0%

$106,700

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$750

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 62915, employing approximately 18 people with a combined annual payroll of $521,000.

4

Businesses

18

Employees

$521K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 62915 vs 62918 →

ZIP 62915 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 62915 ranks #0 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 62915 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 62915 ranks #null of 9 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
62918 Carterville, IL 9,793 1.8 mi
62921 Colp, IL 375 2.3 mi
62949 Hurst, IL 810 3.4 mi
62933 Energy, IL 1,230 5.2 mi
62902 Carbondale, IL 4,531 8.3 mi
62948 Herrin, IL 12,865 5.4 mi
62983 Royalton, IL 1,504 8.4 mi
62924 De Soto, IL 2,809 5.4 mi
62901 Carbondale, IL 27,182 5.8 mi
62999 Zeigler, IL 1,829 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Williamson County

62959 standard
Marion, IL
Pop: 26,948
62948 standard
Herrin, IL
Pop: 12,865
62918 standard
Carterville, IL
Pop: 9,793
62951 standard
Johnston City, IL
Pop: 5,352
62922 standard
Creal Springs, IL
Pop: 3,119
62974 standard
Pittsburg, IL
Pop: 1,401

Related Areas

Williamson County Cambria, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62915 in? ▼
ZIP code 62915 (Cambria) is located in Williamson County, Illinois. Williamson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williamson-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62915? ▼
ZIP code 62915 in Cambria, IL has a population of 321 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62915? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62915 is $31,875, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62915? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62915 is $106,700, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62915? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62915 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62915? ▼
ZIP code 62915 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 18 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62915? ▼
In ZIP code 62915, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62915? ▼
In ZIP code 62915, approximately 47.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62915? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62915 is 24.5% 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.