62006 ZIP Code — Batchtown, IL

Calhoun County, Illinois

ZIP code 62006 is located in Batchtown, Illinois, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 31.84 square miles and serves a population of 485 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62006

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 $182,500.

Median household income is $92,875. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 49 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 21% 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 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 62006 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

485

population

31.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Batchtown	Acceptable
Batchtown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62047 Hardin (3.6 mi) 63347 Foley (6 mi) 62031 Fieldon (8 mi) 62045 Hamburg (8.4 mi) 63389 Winfield (8.6 mi) 63343 Elsberry (10.1 mi) 62013 Brussels (10.3 mi) 63369 Old Monroe (11.8 mi) 62037 Grafton (11.9 mi) 63330 Annada (13.3 mi) 63362 Moscow Mills (15 mi) 62027 Eldred (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	485
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	31.84 sq mi
Water area	7.96 sq mi
Latitude	39.0938
Longitude	-90.6725
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	36.7%	37.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	27.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	30.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.0%	5.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

485

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$92,875

Median household income

$29,095

Per capita income

$182,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

99.2%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

241

Housing units

20.6%

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

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	115	23.7%
18 and over	370	76.3%
65 and over	91	18.8%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	474	96.1%
Two or more races	9	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	8	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	37.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	27.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	30.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.0%	5.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 0.8%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 32.8%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	0.8%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	32.8%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$92,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 35.6%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	99.2%
Renter occupied	0.8%
Vacant	50.8%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	4.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	42.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	33.9%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	13.4%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	38.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.2%
Electricity	16.8%
Propane / LP gas	61.3%
Wood	12.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	91	76.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	16	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	12	10.1%
Households with children under 18	33	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	47.1%
Average household size	4.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.6%	39.6%
Married	50.6%	48.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.9%	5.3%
Divorced	2.9%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 54.4%

Some college, no degree 10.5%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.3%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	21.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	65	54.2%
High school	10	8.3%
College / grad school	19	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Transportation & utilities 19.9%

Construction 18.5%

Retail trade 14.7%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Other services 5.7%

Professional & management 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Manufacturing 0.9%

Information 0.5%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.5%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	42.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.4%
Production & transportation	5.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.3%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	20.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	48.9

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.6%
Retirement income	47.1%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	10.4%
18–64 years	28.7%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.7%
Public insurance	31.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	456	94.0%
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)	485	100.0%
Born in same state	484	99.8%
Born in different state	401	82.7%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	30	6.2%
French	28	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	2.1%
Arab	5	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.5%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62006

What city is ZIP code 62006 in?

ZIP code 62006 is primarily assigned to Batchtown, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62006 in?

ZIP code 62006 falls within Calhoun County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62006 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 62006 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62006?

The median home value in ZIP code 62006 is $182,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 62006?

ZIP code 62006 has an estimated population of 485 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62006?

The median household income in ZIP code 62006 is $92,875, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62006 in?

ZIP code 62006 observes the CST timezone.