62626 ZIP Code — Carlinville, IL

Macoupin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62626 is located in Carlinville, Illinois, within Macoupin County. It covers approximately 170.90 square miles and serves a population of 7,840 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62626

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 $129,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $64,888. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62626 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,840

population

170.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62626 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62626

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62626. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carlinville	Acceptable
Carlinville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62033 Gillespie (8.8 mi) 62640 Girard (10.1 mi) 62630 Chesterfield (10.8 mi) 62674 Palmyra (11.1 mi) 62685 Shipman (11.3 mi) 62649 Hettick (11.4 mi) 62056 Litchfield (12.3 mi) 62009 Benld (13.9 mi) 62572 Waggoner (14.1 mi) 62063 Medora (14.8 mi) 62069 Mount Olive (15.4 mi) 62560 Raymond (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,840
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	170.90 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	39.2818
Longitude	-89.8912
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	46.4%	44.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	32.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,840

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$64,888

Median household income

$37,233

Per capita income

$129,900

Median home value

$819

Median monthly rent

71.3%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

2,719

Housing units

28.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

169

Under 5

181

223

5–9

238

153

10–14

162

260

15–19

277

270

20–24

288

457

25–34

486

368

35–44

391

469

45–54

499

199

55–59

212

269

60–64

287

526

65–74

560

265

75–84

283

169

85+

179

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,430	18.2%
18 and over	6,410	81.8%
65 and over	1,982	25.3%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Black or African American 2.3%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	7,135	87.3%
Two or more races	363	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	332	4.1%
Black or African American	189	2.3%
Other race	123	1.5%
Asian	30	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.4%	44.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	32.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$64,888

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 29.8%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,900
Median rent / month	$819
Owner occupied	71.3%
Renter occupied	28.7%
Vacant	13.8%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	27.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	37.4%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	19.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.6%
Electricity	16.1%
Propane / LP gas	17.4%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,440	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	205	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	705	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	766	24.6%
Households with children under 18	820	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,371	44.0%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	31.7%
Married	45.1%	44.4%
Separated	0.9%	0.9%
Widowed	4.6%	9.8%
Divorced	12.7%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	28.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	172	9.5%
Kindergarten	51	2.8%
Elementary school	695	38.3%
High school	344	19.0%
College / grad school	553	30.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Retail trade 11.5%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Public administration 9.5%

Professional & management 8.5%

Construction 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.7%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.7%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 22.0%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 41.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	32.9%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	506	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.7%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,490	95.5%
Spanish	108	1.4%
Other Indo-European	78	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	30	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,644	97.5%
Born in same state	7,636	97.4%
Born in different state	6,241	79.6%
Foreign born	8	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	196	2.5%
Not a US citizen	142	72.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,221	15.6%
Italian	1,082	13.8%
Arab	307	3.9%
English	86	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	61	0.8%
Norwegian	40	0.5%
Irish	17	0.2%
German	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62626

What city is ZIP code 62626 in?

ZIP code 62626 is primarily assigned to Carlinville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62626 in?

ZIP code 62626 falls within Macoupin County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62626 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 62626 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62626?

21% of residents in ZIP code 62626 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62626 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 62626 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62626?

The median home value in ZIP code 62626 is $129,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 62626 in?

ZIP code 62626 observes the CST timezone.