62601 ZIP Code — Alexander, IL

Morgan County, Illinois

ZIP code 62601 is located in Alexander, Illinois, within Morgan County. It covers approximately 44.03 square miles and serves a population of 329 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62601

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $181,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $100,179. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 62601 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

329

population

44.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62601 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62601

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alexander	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62638 Franklin (9.1 mi) 62650 Jacksonville (10 mi) 62670 New Berlin (10 mi) 62612 Ashland (11 mi) 62661 Loami (11.2 mi) 62692 Waverly (11.8 mi) 62677 Pleasant Plains (11.8 mi) 62668 Murrayville (15.4 mi) 62691 Virginia (16.5 mi) 62631 Concord (17.1 mi) 62688 Tallula (17.3 mi) 62711 Springfield (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	329
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	44.03 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.7453
Longitude	-90.0553
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.7%	47.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	49.6%	31.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	18.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

329

Population

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

$100,179

Median household income

$35,069

Per capita income

$181,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.1%

Home ownership

17.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

129

Housing units

8.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	99	30.1%
18 and over	230	69.9%
65 and over	37	11.2%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Two or more races 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	322	95.8%
Hispanic or Latino	7	2.1%
Two or more races	7	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.7%	47.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	49.6%	31.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	18.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.0%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 16.4%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 36.4%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 10.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	16.4%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	36.4%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	10.0%
Median income	$100,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 34.7%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 3.1%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 16.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$181,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.1%
Renter occupied	10.9%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	87.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	34.0%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	22.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	42.6%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	2.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	12.7%
2 vehicles	55.5%
3 or more	27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.9%
Electricity	30.0%
Propane / LP gas	16.4%
Fuel oil	12.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	71	64.5%
Cohabiting couple	17	15.5%
Male householder, no spouse	3	2.7%
Female householder, no spouse	19	17.3%
Households with children under 18	57	51.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	21	19.1%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	46.3%
Married	63.7%	42.7%
Separated	4.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	3.5%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 48.6%

Some college, no degree 31.9%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	6.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	32	24.2%
High school	75	56.8%
College / grad school	16	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Retail trade 11.9%

Construction 10.8%

Finance & real estate 10.8%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Professional & management 8.6%

Public administration 7.6%

Other services 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.0%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	30.3%
Natural resources & construction	22.7%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 17.3%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.1%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.4%
Under 18	17.2%
18–64 years	36.3%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	317	96.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	329	100.0%
Born in same state	329	100.0%
Born in different state	288	87.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	31	9.4%
French	11	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62601

What city is ZIP code 62601 in?

ZIP code 62601 is primarily assigned to Alexander, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62601 in?

ZIP code 62601 falls within Morgan County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62601 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 62601 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62601?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 62601 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 62601 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62601?

17% of residents in ZIP code 62601 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62601 in?

ZIP code 62601 observes the CST timezone.