| ZIP Code | 62236 |
|---|---|
| City | Columbia |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Monroe County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 441 ft |
| Latitude | 38.433901 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.211941 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17133 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.7% ▲ 51% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 69% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 25 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,774 (18.5%) |
| Some College | 971 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 1,200 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 979 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,652 (48.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $112,070 ▲ 47% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $300,300 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,089/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,797 |
| Vacant Units | 292 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,797 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 292 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 62236 is located in Columbia, Illinois, within Monroe County. With a population of 14,175, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.7 years. Economically, 62236 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $112,070 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62236 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $300,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,089 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 62236 is primarily White (93.64%). Residents are well-educated — 58.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62236 stands at 1.5%, which is well 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 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 62236 in Columbia, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,175 residents, a median household income of $112,070, and a median home value of $300,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.