ZIP Code 62801 -- Centralia, IL

Marion | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.8x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
19,827
Unknown
Median Income
$52,017
Home Value
$94,800
Median Rent
$795
Median Age
41.80
Diversity Index
34.70
Low
Cost of Living
46.8
significantly below average
Unemployment
9.4%

About ZIP Code 62801

ZIP code 62801 in Centralia, Illinois is a unknown area with a population of 19,827. The median household income is $52,017, which is This is 31% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $94,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.8x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 46.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 41.80 years. Approximately 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Marion, IL.

Population & Age

Total Population
19,827
Median Age
41.80
Male Population
10,536
53.1%
Female Population
9,291
46.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
34.70 Low
White
82.9%
Black or African American
8.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Asian
1.3%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
5.5%
Other Race
1.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$52,017
Mean Household Income
$69,768
Per Capita Income
$27,772
Below Poverty Line
20.2%

This is 31% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$94,800
Median Rent
$795
Total Housing Units
8,833
Occupied Units
7,801
Vacant Units
1,032
11.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1969
Owner Occupied
70.2%
Renter Occupied
29.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.8x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 70.2% Renter 29.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 86.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.4%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
8,300
Employment Rate
90.6%
Unemployment Rate
9.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
79.5%
Carpool
12.0%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
5.3%

Cost of Living Index

46.8
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 62801 is 53.2% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Marion

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
62881 Salem 11,078 $71,270
62870 Odin 2,281 $59,821
62882 Sandoval 2,057 $55,582
62849 Iuka 1,887 $60,789
62854 Kinmundy 1,827 $63,587
62875 Patoka 1,039 $73,333

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 62801

ZIP code 62801 (Centralia, IL) has a total population of 19,827 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.80 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 62801 is $52,017 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 31% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 62801 is primarily located in Centralia, Illinois (IL). It falls within Marion County.

The median home value in ZIP code 62801 is $94,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $795.

The median age in ZIP code 62801 is 41.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 62801 has a cost of living index of 46.81 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 62801, 16.33% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.36% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 62801 is 9.42%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 5.27% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.