| ZIP Code | 62046 |
|---|---|
| City | Hamel |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Madison County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 547 ft |
| Latitude | 38.892463 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.838728 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17119 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 4.2% ▼ 58% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.7% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.4% ▼ 92% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 120 (21.6%) |
| Some College | 70 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 67 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 73 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 225 (40.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $96,750 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $229,600 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $940/mo ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 374 |
| Vacant Units | 15 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 374 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 15 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
ZIP code 62046 is located in Hamel, Illinois, within Madison County. With a population of 974, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.5 years. Economically, 62046 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $96,750 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62046 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $229,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $940 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 62046 is primarily White (95.69%). Residents are well-educated — 53.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.2%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62046 stands at 0.4%, which is well below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 62046 in Hamel, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 974 residents, a median household income of $96,750, and a median home value of $229,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.