| ZIP Code | 62846 |
|---|---|
| City | Ina |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 427 ft |
| Latitude | 38.150884 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.855063 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 12.0% ▲ 20% above avg |
| College Grads | 12.4% ▼ 68% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.7% ▲ 77% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 23 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 395 (36.4%) |
| Some College | 288 (26.5%) |
| Associates | 244 (22.5%) |
| Bachelors | 80 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 55 (5.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,167 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 72% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $89,300 ▼ 68% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $538/mo ↓ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 339 |
| Vacant Units | 31 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 339 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 31 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 62846 is located in Ina, Illinois, within Jefferson County. With a population of 1,845, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.5 years. Economically, 62846 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,167 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62846 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $89,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $538 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 62846 is majority White (63.96%). Residents are less-educated — 12.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.0%. Household income has grown by 72% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62846 stands at 8.7%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 90%.
Overall, ZIP code 62846 in Ina, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,845 residents, a median household income of $64,167, and a median home value of $89,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.