62905 ZIP Code — Alto Pass, IL

Union County, Illinois

ZIP code 62905 is located in Alto Pass, Illinois, within Union County. It covers approximately 33.23 square miles and serves a population of 583 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62905

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,500. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 39% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62905 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

583

population

33.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62905 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62905

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62905. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alto Pass	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62998 Wolf Lake (6.5 mi) 62920 Cobden (6.5 mi) 62903 Carbondale (7.8 mi) 62942 Grand Tower (9 mi) 62952 Jonesboro (9.3 mi) 62958 Makanda (10.2 mi) 62906 Anna (11.8 mi) 63732 Altenburg (13 mi) 62940 Gorham (14.1 mi) 62902 Carbondale (14.2 mi) 62901 Carbondale (14.4 mi) 62966 Murphysboro (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	583
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	181

Geography
Land area	33.23 sq mi
Water area	0.69 sq mi
Latitude	37.5561
Longitude	-89.3382
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	47.6%	48.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	33.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

583

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$62,500

Median household income

$37,046

Per capita income

$138,900

Median home value

$493

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

280

Housing units

37.3%

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

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	91	15.6%
18 and over	492	84.4%
65 and over	184	31.6%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Asian 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	523	85.2%
Two or more races	38	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	31	5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	2%
Asian	10	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	48.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	33.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$62,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k–$300k 5.6%

$300k–$500k 26.9%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,900
Median rent / month	$493
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	25.4%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	22.6%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	19.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	56.0%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	56.1%
Propane / LP gas	32.8%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	133	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	14	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	35	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	62	25.4%
Households with children under 18	48	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	124	50.8%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.3%	12.8%
Married	47.4%	59.6%
Separated	1.1%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	3.6%
Divorced	9.6%	24.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 17.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	37.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	8.8%
Kindergarten	5	5.5%
Elementary school	38	41.8%
High school	27	29.7%
College / grad school	13	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.9%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Construction 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Public administration 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Retail trade 4.5%

Other services 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Professional & management 2.5%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	21.8%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.0%
Government	26.7%
Self-employed	17.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	4.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	44.6%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	562	96.4%
Spanish	15	2.7%
Other Indo-European	15	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	529	90.7%
Born in same state	529	90.7%
Born in different state	393	67.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	54	9.3%
Not a US citizen	37	68.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	99	17%
Italian	80	13.7%
Arab	38	6.5%
English	10	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	3	0.5%
Polish	3	0.5%
Norwegian	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	77.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62905

What city is ZIP code 62905 in?

ZIP code 62905 is primarily assigned to Alto Pass, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62905 in?

ZIP code 62905 falls within Union County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62905 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 62905 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 62905 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 62905 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62905 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62905 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62905 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 62905 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62905 in?

ZIP code 62905 observes the CST timezone.