| ZIP Code | 62006 |
|---|---|
| City | Batchtown |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Calhoun County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 433 ft |
| Latitude | 39.064316 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.678987 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.65 |
| Below Poverty | 3.4% ▼ 66% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.4% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 145 (42%) |
| Some College | 49 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 50 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 39 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 59 (17.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $95,625 ▲ 25% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $208,000 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 247 |
| Vacant Units | 100 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 247 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 100 |
| Owner Occupied | 98.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.65 |
ZIP code 62006 is located in Batchtown, Illinois, within Calhoun County. With a population of 536, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.8 years. Economically, 62006 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $95,625 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62006 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $208,000 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 98.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 62006 is primarily White (98.13%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.4%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 62006 in Batchtown, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 536 residents, a median household income of $95,625, and a median home value of $208,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.