| ZIP Code | 62231 |
|---|---|
| City | Carlyle |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Clinton County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 444 ft |
| Latitude | 38.653115 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.326853 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.7% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 51% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 17 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,355 (29.9%) |
| Some College | 487 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 647 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 866 (19.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,161 (25.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,660 ≈ Avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $158,400 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,043/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,233 |
| Vacant Units | 496 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,233 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 496 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
ZIP code 62231 is located in Carlyle, Illinois, within Clinton County. With a population of 6,521, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.6 years. Economically, 62231 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $80,660 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62231 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $158,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,043 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 62231 is primarily White (94.14%). Residents are well-educated — 44.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62231 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 62231 in Carlyle, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,521 residents, a median household income of $80,660, and a median home value of $158,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.