62808 ZIP Code — Ashley, IL

Washington County, Illinois

ZIP code 62808 is located in Ashley, Illinois, within Washington County. It covers approximately 75.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,902 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62808

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 $139,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,613. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62808 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,902

population

75.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62808 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62808

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62808. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ashley	Acceptable
Ashley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62831 Du Bois (5.5 mi) 62877 Richview (6.8 mi) 62898 Woodlawn (8.5 mi) 62894 Waltonville (8.7 mi) 62883 Scheller (11.2 mi) 62803 Hoyleton (12.1 mi) 62888 Tamaroa (12.1 mi) 62263 Nashville (12.8 mi) 62893 Walnut Hill (13.5 mi) 62864 Mount Vernon (15 mi) 62830 Dix (15.3 mi) 62801 Centralia (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,902
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	189

Geography
Land area	75.04 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.3040
Longitude	-89.1810
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	42.8%	38.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	37.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,902

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$64,613

Median household income

$32,998

Per capita income

$139,900

Median home value

$599

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

676

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

103

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

124

25–34

149

35–44

110

187

45–54

138

55–59

60–64

101

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	459	24.1%
18 and over	1,443	75.9%
65 and over	247	13.0%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,851	96.9%
Two or more races	40	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.5%
Other race	9	0.5%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	38.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	37.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 18.8%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	18.8%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$64,613

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 25.9%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,900
Median rent / month	$599
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	72.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	12.8%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.2%
Electricity	41.7%
Propane / LP gas	32.8%
Wood	7.0%
Solar	1.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	365	52.0%
Cohabiting couple	84	12.0%
Male householder, no spouse	125	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	128	18.2%
Households with children under 18	233	33.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	175	24.9%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.3%	19.7%
Married	43.9%	54.2%
Separated	0.0%	2.8%
Widowed	4.7%	8.3%
Divorced	15.1%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 28.5%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	7.6%
Kindergarten	32	7.3%
Elementary school	245	56.2%
High school	90	20.6%
College / grad school	36	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.4%

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Professional & management 11.1%

Construction 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Retail trade 7.7%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Public administration 1.8%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	8.0%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	32.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.9%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.3%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 31.5%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 48.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,839	96.7%
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)	1,887	99.2%
Born in same state	1,886	99.2%
Born in different state	1,673	88.0%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	15	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	242	12.7%
Italian	157	8.3%
Arab	39	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	0.3%
English	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62808

What city is ZIP code 62808 in?

ZIP code 62808 is primarily assigned to Ashley, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62808 in?

ZIP code 62808 falls within Washington County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62808?

16% of residents in ZIP code 62808 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 62808 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 62808 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62808 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62808 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62808?

The median home value in ZIP code 62808 is $139,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 62808 in?

ZIP code 62808 observes the CST timezone.