| ZIP Code | 62215 |
|---|---|
| City | Albers |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Clinton County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 430 ft |
| Latitude | 38.507849 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.600785 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.3% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 325 (23.7%) |
| Some College | 175 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 215 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 256 (18.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 392 (28.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $115,776 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $205,000 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,097/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 814 |
| Vacant Units | 20 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 814 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 20 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 62215 is located in Albers, Illinois, within Clinton County. With a population of 2,109, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.2 years. Economically, 62215 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $115,776 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62215 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $205,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,097 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 62215 is primarily White (94.55%). Residents are well-educated — 47.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 57% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62215 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 62215 in Albers, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,109 residents, a median household income of $115,776, and a median home value of $205,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.