| ZIP Code | 62601 |
|---|---|
| City | Alexander |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Morgan County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 633 ft |
| Latitude | 39.750251 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.039027 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17137 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.0 yrs ↓ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 10.1% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 32.5% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 79 (39.5%) |
| Some College | 45 (22.5%) |
| Associates | 11 (5.5%) |
| Bachelors | 11 (5.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 54 (27%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $91,389 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $121,700 ▼ 56% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 165 |
| Vacant Units | 31 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 165 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 31 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 62601 is located in Alexander, Illinois, within Morgan County. With a population of 337, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38 years. Economically, 62601 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $91,389 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62601 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $121,700 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 96.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 7% since 2019.
The population of 62601 is primarily White (97.92%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.1%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 62601 in Alexander, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 337 residents, a median household income of $91,389, and a median home value of $121,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.