62806 ZIP Code — Albion, IL

Edwards County, Illinois

ZIP code 62806 is located in Albion, Illinois, within Edwards County. It covers approximately 103.22 square miles and serves a population of 3,316 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62806

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,295. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62806 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,316
population
103.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62806 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62806

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62806. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Albion Acceptable
Albion Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62844 Grayville (5.7 mi) 62818 Browns (6.8 mi) 62815 Bone Gap (8.2 mi) 62476 West Salem (11.6 mi) 62863 Mount Carmel (13 mi) 62827 Crossville (13 mi) 62446 Mount Erie (14.3 mi) 47616 Griffin (14.6 mi) 62837 Fairfield (15.1 mi) 62862 Mill Shoals (15.4 mi) 47665 Owensville (15.8 mi) 62452 Parkersburg (17.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,316
Population density 32 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 047
Geography
Land area 103.22 sq mi
Water area 0.18 sq mi
Latitude 38.3499
Longitude -88.0878
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 618
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.2% 44.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 38.2% 39.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 13.8% 15.2% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.8% 1.1% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,316
Population
32
People per sq mi
40.9
Median age
$63,295
Median household income
$31,829
Per capita income
$107,000
Median home value
$759
Median monthly rent
75.2%
Home ownership
14.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
Unemployment
1,181
Housing units
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
108
Under 5
111
132
5–9
136
77
10–14
79
146
15–19
151
58
20–24
59
158
25–34
163
222
35–44
229
215
45–54
221
77
55–59
80
105
60–64
108
178
65–74
182
110
75–84
113
48
85+
50
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1883225.1%
18 and over2,48474.9%
65 and over68120.5%
Median age40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Two or more races 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White3,21996.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native361.1%
Asian260.8%
Two or more races260.8%
Hispanic or Latino80.2%
Other race80.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.2% 44.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 38.2% 39.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 13.8% 15.2% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.8% 1.1% 8.8%
Under $10k 3.9%
$10k–$15k 5.0%
$15k–$25k 8.9%
$25k–$35k 8.7%
$35k–$50k 12.3%
$50k–$75k 22.7%
$75k–$100k 16.8%
$100k–$150k 15.0%
$150k–$200k 3.1%
$200k+ 3.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.9%
$10k–$15k5.0%
$15k–$25k8.9%
$25k–$35k8.7%
$35k–$50k12.3%
$50k–$75k22.7%
$75k–$100k16.8%
$100k–$150k15.0%
$150k–$200k3.1%
$200k+3.5%
Median income$63,295

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.6%
$50k–$100k 26.4%
$100k–$150k 22.9%
$150k–$200k 9.9%
$200k–$300k 9.7%
$300k–$500k 6.8%
$500k–$1M 4.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$107,000
Median rent / month$759
Owner occupied75.2%
Renter occupied24.8%
Vacant9.8%
Single-family detached77.5%
Large apartment buildings0.3%
Mobile homes17.2%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.35

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–20196.3%
2000–20096.8%
1990–19996.2%
1980–198910.2%
1970–197917.1%
1960–19698.3%
1950–195917.5%
1940–194910.8%
1939 or earlier16.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.0%
1 bedroom6.2%
2 bedrooms29.8%
3 bedrooms52.7%
4 bedrooms6.9%
5+ bedrooms2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.2%
1 vehicle25.8%
2 vehicles35.8%
3 or more36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas51.4%
Electricity23.5%
Propane / LP gas17.8%
Fuel oil1.0%
Wood4.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family73453.5%
Cohabiting couple916.6%
Male householder, no spouse25418.5%
Female householder, no spouse29421.4%
Households with children under 1845833.4%
Households with seniors (65+)46333.7%
Average household size2.40

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.6%20.2%
Married57.5%54.1%
Separated0.4%3.9%
Widowed3.1%10.2%
Divorced11.4%11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%
Some HS, no diploma 6.4%
HS graduate 35.3%
Some college, no degree 23.4%
Associate's degree 17.7%
Bachelor's degree 10.8%
Graduate / professional 5.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.3%
Bachelor's or higher15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool506.9%
Kindergarten7510.3%
Elementary school29039.9%
High school23932.9%
College / grad school729.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%
Manufacturing 25.6%
Agriculture & mining 10.8%
Other services 7.3%
Retail trade 6.7%
Construction 5.7%
Transportation & utilities 4.6%
Professional & management 4.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%
Public administration 2.8%
Wholesale trade 1.3%
Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.0%
Service14.4%
Sales & office9.6%
Natural resources & construction13.2%
Production & transportation30.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.8%
Government9.4%
Self-employed9.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.1%
Carpool10.7%
Public transit0.3%
Walk6.7%
Work from home4.0%
Other means2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)22.2

Poverty

All people 14.9%
Under 18 years 18.1%
18 and over 13.8%
Married-couple families 3.1%
Female-led households 35.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.6%
Retirement income27.5%
Supplemental Security6.0%
Cash public assistance1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP16.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.7%
High blood pressure35.7%
High cholesterol34.8%
Diabetes10.9%
Heart disease7.7%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis29.6%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease8.4%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.0%
Binge drinking14.7%
No physical activity26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.1%
Depression18.1%
Fair or poor health15.4%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health10.9%
No health insurance10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.7%
Visited dentist63.9%
Cholesterol screening89.9%
Teeth loss15.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1536.2%
Disability%
Any disability15.1%
Under 185.0%
18–64 years11.6%
65 and over37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.6%
Public insurance41.4%
No insurance7.2%
Uninsured under 196.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,09793.4%
Spanish652.1%
Other Indo-European491.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages160.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,28098.9%
Born in same state3,22897.3%
Born in different state2,05662.0%
Foreign born521.6%
Naturalized citizen361.1%
Not a US citizen1644.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French58017.5%
Arab50215.1%
Italian2888.7%
AncestryCount%
English481.4%
Polish351.1%
German40.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.4%
Internet access87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62806

What city is ZIP code 62806 in?

ZIP code 62806 is primarily assigned to Albion, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62806 in?

ZIP code 62806 falls within Edwards County, Illinois.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62806?

The median home value in ZIP code 62806 is $107,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62806?

ZIP code 62806 has an estimated population of 3,316 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62806?

The median household income in ZIP code 62806 is $63,295, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62806 in?

ZIP code 62806 observes the CST timezone.

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