| ZIP Code | 62061 |
|---|---|
| City | Marine |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Madison County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 503 ft |
| Latitude | 38.790684 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.776379 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17119 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 36% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 316 (32.5%) |
| Some College | 130 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 167 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 130 (13.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 229 (23.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,120 ≈ Avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $185,900 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $880/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 572 |
| Vacant Units | 5 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 572 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 5 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 62061 is located in Marine, Illinois, within Madison County. With a population of 1,528, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 62061 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $77,120 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62061 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $185,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $880 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 3% since 2019.
The population of 62061 is primarily White (87.96%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62061 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 62061 in Marine, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,528 residents, a median household income of $77,120, and a median home value of $185,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.