| ZIP Code | 62264 |
|---|---|
| City | New Athens |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | St. Clair County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 420 ft |
| Latitude | 38.315878 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.899945 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17163 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 29.2% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 22 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 812 (38%) |
| Some College | 255 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 423 (19.8%) |
| Bachelors | 298 (14%) |
| Graduate Degree | 326 (15.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,174 ▼ 20% below avg ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $137,100 ▼ 51% below avg ↓ 8% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $829/mo ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,390 |
| Vacant Units | 87 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,390 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 87 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 62264 is located in New Athens, Illinois, within St. Clair County. With a population of 3,152, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40 years. Economically, 62264 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,174 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62264 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $137,100 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $829 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 8% since 2019.
The population of 62264 is primarily White (91.81%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.2%. Household income has declined by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62264 stands at 3.8%, 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 62264 in New Athens, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,152 residents, a median household income of $61,174, and a median home value of $137,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.