62326 ZIP Code — Colchester, IL

Mcdonough County, Illinois

ZIP code 62326 is located in Colchester, Illinois, within Mcdonough County. It covers approximately 77.27 square miles and serves a population of 2,315 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 62326

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 $97,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,861. 37% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62326 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,315
population
77.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62326 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62326

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62326. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Colchester Acceptable
Colchester Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62374 Tennessee (7.2 mi) 62367 Plymouth (8.5 mi) 61455 Macomb (9.9 mi) 61420 Blandinsville (10.3 mi) 61440 Industry (10.9 mi) 61475 Sciota (13 mi) 62311 Augusta (14 mi) 61450 La Harpe (14.5 mi) 62321 Carthage (15.1 mi) 61438 Good Hope (15.3 mi) 61452 Littleton (15.3 mi) 61411 Adair (16.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,315
Population density 30 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 109
Geography
Land area 77.27 sq mi
Water area 0.18 sq mi
Latitude 40.4026
Longitude -90.8112
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 309
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.5% 54.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 27.9% 25.4% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 14.4% 17.0% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.2% 2.7% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,315
Population
30
People per sq mi
39.2
Median age
$57,861
Median household income
$29,123
Per capita income
$97,400
Median home value
$682
Median monthly rent
75.4%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
835
Housing units
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
87
Under 5
71
82
5–9
66
108
10–14
87
91
15–19
73
71
20–24
58
107
25–34
86
217
35–44
176
126
45–54
102
59
55–59
48
52
60–64
43
145
65–74
118
120
75–84
97
14
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1861226.4%
18 and over1,70373.6%
65 and over50521.8%
Median age39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%
Two or more races 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,28098.2%
Two or more races321.4%
Hispanic or Latino60.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.5% 54.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 27.9% 25.4% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 14.4% 17.0% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.2% 2.7% 8.8%
Under $10k 2.6%
$10k–$15k 4.9%
$15k–$25k 16.5%
$25k–$35k 12.6%
$35k–$50k 6.8%
$50k–$75k 22.9%
$75k–$100k 14.9%
$100k–$150k 10.3%
$150k–$200k 0.8%
$200k+ 7.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.6%
$10k–$15k4.9%
$15k–$25k16.5%
$25k–$35k12.6%
$35k–$50k6.8%
$50k–$75k22.9%
$75k–$100k14.9%
$100k–$150k10.3%
$150k–$200k0.8%
$200k+7.7%
Median income$57,861

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%
$50k–$100k 35.5%
$100k–$150k 13.7%
$150k–$200k 12.2%
$200k–$300k 15.4%
$300k–$500k 5.9%
$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$97,400
Median rent / month$682
Owner occupied75.4%
Renter occupied24.6%
Vacant9.9%
Single-family detached90.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.5%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.42

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.5%
2000–20097.1%
1990–19996.1%
1980–19897.7%
1970–197917.7%
1960–196910.9%
1950–19598.9%
1940–19493.8%
1939 or earlier32.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.4%
2 bedrooms32.8%
3 bedrooms46.6%
4 bedrooms13.0%
5+ bedrooms4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.6%
1 vehicle24.1%
2 vehicles46.3%
3 or more21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas48.7%
Electricity14.6%
Propane / LP gas27.9%
Wood8.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family53355.1%
Cohabiting couple959.8%
Male householder, no spouse14414.9%
Female householder, no spouse19520.2%
Households with children under 1832633.7%
Households with seniors (65+)33534.6%
Average household size2.39

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.8%19.5%
Married57.8%58.8%
Separated0.5%4.2%
Widowed5.0%6.9%
Divorced8.9%10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 6.1%
HS graduate 40.5%
Some college, no degree 13.5%
Associate's degree 13.4%
Bachelor's degree 16.9%
Graduate / professional 8.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.5%
Bachelor's or higher25.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool234.3%
Kindergarten264.8%
Elementary school26749.5%
High school14026.0%
College / grad school8315.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.0%
Retail trade 14.1%
Professional & management 11.6%
Construction 10.6%
Manufacturing 10.5%
Transportation & utilities 4.7%
Agriculture & mining 3.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%
Finance & real estate 2.7%
Public administration 2.2%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Other services 1.2%
Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.9%
Service20.2%
Sales & office19.8%
Natural resources & construction14.5%
Production & transportation19.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.7%
Government14.9%
Self-employed4.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.5%
Carpool10.2%
Public transit1.0%
Walk2.3%
Work from home4.4%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)20.4

Poverty

All people 14.1%
Under 18 years 9.6%
18 and over 15.7%
Married-couple families 7.5%
Female-led households 1.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.2%
Retirement income20.0%
Supplemental Security2.8%
Cash public assistance1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP9.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.9%
High blood pressure34.9%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis28.2%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.7%
Binge drinking14.8%
No physical activity24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.6%
Depression17.7%
Fair or poor health14.5%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health10.4%
No health insurance10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.1%
Visited dentist64.4%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss14.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans17810.5%
Disability%
Any disability13.3%
Under 188.8%
18–64 years7.7%
65 and over31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.2%
Public insurance38.2%
No insurance8.1%
Uninsured under 1910.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,15793.2%
Spanish843.9%
Other Indo-European70.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander773.6%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,30899.7%
Born in same state2,30199.4%
Born in different state2,07089.4%
Foreign born70.3%
Naturalized citizen70.3%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French39216.9%
English2078.9%
Arab2018.7%
AncestryCount%
Italian1295.6%
Polish331.4%
German90.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.8%
Internet access82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62326

What city is ZIP code 62326 in?

ZIP code 62326 is primarily assigned to Colchester, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62326 in?

ZIP code 62326 falls within Mcdonough County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62326 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62326 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62326 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 62326 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62326?

The median home value in ZIP code 62326 is $97,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 62326?

ZIP code 62326 has an estimated population of 2,315 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62326 in?

ZIP code 62326 observes the CST timezone.

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