62231 ZIP Code — Carlyle, IL
Clinton County, Illinois
ZIP code 62231 is located in Carlyle, Illinois, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 192.11 square miles and serves a population of 6,680 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.
About ZIP code 62231
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 $157,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $76,055. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
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 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
6,680
population
192.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62231 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62231
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62231. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Carlyle | Acceptable |
| Carlyle | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
62250 Hoffman (6.9 mi)
62253 Keyesport (10.4 mi)
62230 Breese (11.2 mi)
62218 Bartelso (11.2 mi)
62882 Sandoval (11.3 mi)
62801 Centralia (11.6 mi)
62803 Hoyleton (12.2 mi)
62245 Germantown (14.4 mi)
62870 Odin (14.6 mi)
62216 Aviston (15.4 mi)
62875 Patoka (16.5 mi)
62271 Okawville (16.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,680 |
| Population density | 35 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 192.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 28.27 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.6288 |
| Longitude | -89.3237 |
| 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 | 41.6% | 34.4% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.8% | 34.4% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.1% | 26.0% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 5.2% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
6,680
Population
35
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$76,055
Median household income
$38,330
Per capita income
$157,100
Median home value
$1,025
Median monthly rent
81.8%
Home ownership
5.1%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
2,647
Housing units
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
190
Under 5
191
189
5–9
190
160
10–14
160
207
15–19
208
249
20–24
249
431
25–34
431
451
35–44
451
425
45–54
426
225
55–59
226
230
60–64
231
370
65–74
370
155
75–84
155
55
85+
55
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,293 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 5,387 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,160 | 17.4% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.7%
Two or more races
4.9%
Black or African American
1.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,258 | 92.7% |
| Two or more races | 332 | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.6% | 34.4% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.8% | 34.4% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.1% | 26.0% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 5.2% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
1.0%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
20.5%
$75k–$100k
17.7%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $76,055 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.3%
$50k–$100k
21.1%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
19.0%
$200k–$300k
20.6%
$300k–$500k
12.1%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,025 |
| Owner occupied | 81.8% |
| Renter occupied | 18.2% |
| Vacant | 14.9% |
| Single-family detached | 78.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 13.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% |
| 3 or more | 39.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.6% |
| Electricity | 19.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 26.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 3.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,594 | 59.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 154 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 423 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 494 | 18.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 765 | 28.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 747 | 28.0% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.4% | 24.0% |
| Married | 57.3% | 58.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.0%
HS graduate
35.9%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
18.1%
Bachelor's degree
16.8%
Graduate / professional
5.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 147 | 11.4% |
| Kindergarten | 38 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 546 | 42.5% |
| High school | 246 | 19.1% |
| College / grad school | 309 | 24.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Retail trade
14.5%
Construction
11.3%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Agriculture & mining
6.5%
Other services
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Professional & management
3.9%
Public administration
3.3%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.3% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.4% |
| Production & transportation | 20.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.9% |
| Government | 11.1% |
| Self-employed | 8.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.5% |
| Carpool | 10.2% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 7.2% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.7 |
Poverty
All people
5.1%
Under 18 years
5.7%
18 and over
5.0%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
33.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.7% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| High blood pressure | 33.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 27.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 375 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 28.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.3% |
| Public insurance | 28.5% |
| No insurance | 5.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,299 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 65 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 18 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,596 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 6,567 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 5,621 | 84.1% |
| Foreign born | 29 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 84 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 55 | 65.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 513 | 7.7% |
| Italian | 436 | 6.5% |
| French | 324 | 4.9% |
| English | 88 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 32 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0.3% |
| German | 16 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 94.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62231
What city is ZIP code 62231 in?
ZIP code 62231 is primarily assigned to Carlyle, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62231 in?
ZIP code 62231 falls within Clinton County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 62231 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 62231 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62231?
The median home value in ZIP code 62231 is $157,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 62231?
ZIP code 62231 has an estimated population of 6,680 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 62231?
The median household income in ZIP code 62231 is $76,055, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 62231 in?
ZIP code 62231 observes the CST timezone.