Union County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
16,923
population (2021)
-5.0%
pop change since 2010
17181
FIPS code
Union County ZIP code map
About Union County
Union County is located in Illinois and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,923 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5% from 17,808 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Union County is 17181.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,923 |
| 2010 population | 17,808 |
| Change | -5.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17181 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Union County
ZIP codes for Union County, IL (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62905 | Alto Pass | Union | View map |
| 62906 | Anna | Union | View map |
| 62920 | Cobden | Union | View map |
| 62926 | Dongola | Union | View map |
| 62952 | Jonesboro | Union | View map |
| 62961 | Millcreek | Union | View map |
| 62998 | Wolf Lake | Union | View map |
Demographics & statistics
16,887
Population
44.8
Median age
$50,602
Median household income
$29,490
Per capita income
$103,129
Median home value
$501
Median monthly rent
80.7%
Home ownership
16.6%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
6,428
Housing units
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
443
Under 5
435
451
5–9
443
523
10–14
513
552
15–19
541
373
20–24
366
908
25–34
890
1,005
35–44
986
1,092
45–54
1,071
611
55–59
600
540
60–64
529
1,086
65–74
1,065
655
75–84
643
286
85+
280
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,510 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 13,377 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,015 | 25.3% |
| Median age | 44.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87%
Two or more races
6.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Black or African American
1.5%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Other race
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,353 | 87% |
| Two or more races | 1,097 | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 766 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 265 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 40 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 40 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
7.8%
$15k–$25k
9.0%
$25k–$35k
10.2%
$35k–$50k
11.7%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
9.4%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
5.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 5.6% |
| Median income | $50,602 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.7%
$50k–$100k
24.1%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k–$300k
14.5%
$300k–$500k
9.6%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,129 |
| Median rent / month | $501 |
| Owner occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter occupied | 19.3% |
| Vacant | 23.1% |
| Single-family detached | 76.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 14.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% |
| 3 or more | 26.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.7% |
| Electricity | 43.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 29.4% |
| Wood | 3.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,178 | 52.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 430 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,327 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,736 | 23.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,884 | 26.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,791 | 42.9% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.5% | 22.5% |
| Married | 51.5% | 51.3% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 15.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
35.9%
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
15.8%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 278 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 218 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,410 | 46.9% |
| High school | 956 | 28.0% |
| College / grad school | 529 | 14.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.8%
Retail trade
12.4%
Construction
9.4%
Professional & management
7.6%
Manufacturing
7.3%
Wholesale trade
6.5%
Other services
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Public administration
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.7% |
| Service | 21.2% |
| Sales & office | 14.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.0% |
| Production & transportation | 17.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.3% |
| Government | 16.8% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.0% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.1 |
Poverty
All people
16.6%
Under 18 years
20.1%
18 and over
15.5%
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
22.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.1% |
| Retirement income | 27.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.0% |
| High cholesterol | 35.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 29.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.0% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 27.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 60.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 17.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 992 | 10.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 18.5% |
| 65 and over | 41.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.7% |
| Public insurance | 52.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,009 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 277 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 244 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 27 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,415 | 96.8% |
| Born in same state | 16,315 | 96.5% |
| Born in different state | 11,793 | 63.1% |
| Foreign born | 100 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 472 | 3.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 273 | 44.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,670 | 9.9% |
| French | 1,647 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 1,033 | 6.1% |
| English | 106 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 51 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 23 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0.1% |
| German | 6 | 0% |
| Irish | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.7% |
| Internet access | 75.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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