62846 ZIP Code — Ina, IL

Jefferson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62846 is located in Ina, Illinois, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 16.42 square miles and serves a population of 2,026 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62846

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $60,000. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 62846 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,026

population

16.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62846 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62846

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62846. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ina	Acceptable
Ina	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62816 Bonnie (2.9 mi) 62897 Whittington (4.3 mi) 62836 Ewing (6.5 mi) 62810 Belle Rive (7.1 mi) 62812 Benton (9.7 mi) 62872 Opdyke (10.2 mi) 62894 Waltonville (11.2 mi) 62884 Sesser (11.2 mi) 62864 Mount Vernon (11.8 mi) 62883 Scheller (12.3 mi) 62860 Macedonia (13.1 mi) 62819 Buckner (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,026
Population density	123 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	16.42 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	38.1501
Longitude	-88.8729
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	48.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	15.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,026

Population

123

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$60,000

Median household income

$11,261

Per capita income

$87,500

Median home value

$679

Median monthly rent

74.2%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

262

Housing units

3.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

124

20–24

275

25–34

265

35–44

286

45–54

153

55–59

60–64

143

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	183	9.0%
18 and over	1,843	91.0%
65 and over	296	14.6%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.1%

Black or African American 18.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Two or more races 7.1%

Other race 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,428	65.1%
Black or African American	400	18.2%
Hispanic or Latino	166	7.6%
Two or more races	156	7.1%
Other race	38	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	48.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	15.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	27.1%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$60,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 46.4%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 5.2%

$300k–$500k 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,500
Median rent / month	$679
Owner occupied	74.2%
Renter occupied	25.8%
Vacant	8.5%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	17.8%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	12.0%
1940–1949	12.0%
1939 or earlier	12.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.1%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.0%
Electricity	30.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.7%
Fuel oil	3.2%
Wood	9.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	170	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	44	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	94	29.9%
Households with children under 18	118	37.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	103	32.8%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.3%	22.0%
Married	27.0%	51.4%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.3%	9.0%
Divorced	12.8%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 25.0%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 1.9%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.3%
Bachelor's or higher	3.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	4.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	58	32.2%
High school	75	41.7%
College / grad school	39	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Retail trade 17.6%

Agriculture & mining 13.2%

Transportation & utilities 13.2%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Construction 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 3.0%

Public administration 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Professional & management 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	10.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	33.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.9%
Government	4.9%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 27.6%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 17.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	16.2%
Cash public assistance	6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	27.9%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	18.5%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	3.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	14.6%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	51.0%
Cholesterol screening	83.9%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	127	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.8%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	27.2%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.4%
Public insurance	46.3%
No insurance	17.0%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,968	97.1%
Spanish	41	2.1%
Other Indo-European	39	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,991	98.3%
Born in same state	1,983	97.9%
Born in different state	1,480	73.1%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	35	1.7%
Not a US citizen	1	2.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	153	7.6%
French	115	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	25	1.2%
English	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	15.5%
Internet access	92.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62846

What city is ZIP code 62846 in?

ZIP code 62846 is primarily assigned to Ina, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62846 in?

ZIP code 62846 falls within Jefferson County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62846?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62846?

20% of residents in ZIP code 62846 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62846 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62846 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62846?

The median home value in ZIP code 62846 is $87,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 62846 in?

ZIP code 62846 observes the CST timezone.