| ZIP Code | 62801 |
|---|---|
| City | Centralia |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Marion County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 488 ft |
| Latitude | 38.511028 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.140496 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17121 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 17.2% ▲ 72% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.2% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.4% ▲ 92% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 119 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,965 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 2,551 (20.3%) |
| Associates | 2,151 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,567 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,226 (17.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,740 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $91,100 ▼ 67% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $785/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,044 |
| Vacant Units | 1,168 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,044 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,168 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 62801 is located in Centralia, Illinois, within Marion County. With a population of 19,941, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.3 years. Economically, 62801 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,740 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62801 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $91,100 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $785 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 62801 is primarily White (81.29%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.2%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62801 stands at 9.4%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 62801 in Centralia, IL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 19,941 residents, a median household income of $53,740, and a median home value of $91,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.