62612 ZIP Code — Ashland, IL

Cass County, Illinois

ZIP code 62612 is located in Ashland, Illinois, within Cass County. It covers approximately 93.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,482 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62612

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,524. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62612 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,482

population

93.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62612 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62612

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62612. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ashland	Acceptable
Ashland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62691 Virginia (6.7 mi) 62627 Chandlerville (10.8 mi) 62601 Alexander (11 mi) 62688 Tallula (12 mi) 62677 Pleasant Plains (12.7 mi) 62650 Jacksonville (13.6 mi) 62673 Oakford (14.6 mi) 62631 Concord (15.3 mi) 62675 Petersburg (15.5 mi) 62670 New Berlin (16.2 mi) 62611 Arenzville (16.4 mi) 62628 Chapin (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,482
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	93.36 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.9016
Longitude	-90.0933
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	34.2%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	36.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	17.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.3%	1.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,482

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$69,524

Median household income

$38,192

Per capita income

$118,200

Median home value

$538

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

697

Housing units

23.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

102

45–54

116

55–59

60–64

65–74

103

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	281	19.0%
18 and over	1,201	81.0%
65 and over	296	20.0%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Black or African American 1.6%

Two or more races 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,431	96.6%
Black or African American	23	1.6%
Two or more races	20	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.2%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	36.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	17.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.3%	1.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 26.4%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	26.4%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$69,524

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 36.3%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,200
Median rent / month	$538
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	84.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	24.4%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	26.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	47.1%
3 or more	24.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.7%
Electricity	10.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.7%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	311	47.4%
Cohabiting couple	31	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	132	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	182	27.7%
Households with children under 18	149	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	225	34.3%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	28.2%
Married	56.6%	45.9%
Separated	1.9%	3.4%
Widowed	5.2%	8.9%
Divorced	8.3%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	8.8%
Kindergarten	8	2.7%
Elementary school	134	45.3%
High school	81	27.4%
College / grad school	47	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Public administration 12.5%

Retail trade 9.7%

Finance & real estate 8.6%

Professional & management 8.2%

Other services 8.1%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Wholesale trade 6.9%

Construction 5.8%

Information 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	26.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.3%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 11.8%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 9.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.6%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	122	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,398	94.3%
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)	1,482	100.0%
Born in same state	1,477	99.7%
Born in different state	1,311	88.5%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	316	21.3%
French	228	15.4%
Arab	126	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	16	1.1%
English	6	0.4%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62612

What city is ZIP code 62612 in?

ZIP code 62612 is primarily assigned to Ashland, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62612 in?

ZIP code 62612 falls within Cass County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62612 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 62612 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62612 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 62612 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62612?

The median home value in ZIP code 62612 is $118,200.

Does ZIP code 62612 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 62612 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62612 in?

ZIP code 62612 observes the CST timezone.