| ZIP Code | 62265 |
|---|---|
| City | New Baden |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Clinton County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 421 ft |
| Latitude | 38.506152 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.680732 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 8.9% ▼ 12% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 50% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 901 (31.9%) |
| Some College | 510 (18%) |
| Associates | 327 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 329 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 759 (26.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,097 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $173,600 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,158/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,879 |
| Vacant Units | 106 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,879 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 106 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 62265 is located in New Baden, Illinois, within Clinton County. With a population of 4,396, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.7 years. Economically, 62265 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,097 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62265 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $173,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,158 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 62265 is primarily White (87.15%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.9%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62265 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 62265 in New Baden, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,396 residents, a median household income of $88,097, and a median home value of $173,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.