62236 ZIP Code
Columbia, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62236 |
| City/Town: | Columbia |
| County: | Monroe |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,630 |
| Median Household Income: | $109,904 |
| Per Capita Income: | $56,571 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,857 |
| Median Home Value: | $292,000 |
| Land Area: | 60.3 sq miles
156.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.4339, -90.2119 |
Population Information (62236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,630 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,267 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,363 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 865 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 889 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,288 | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 926 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 381 | 2.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,771 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,874 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,965 | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,258 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,143 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,275 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 638 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 357 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $292,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,047 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,857 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,487 | 93.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 370 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,682 | 85.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 805 | 14.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,281 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 51 | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 257 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,944 | 18.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,055 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,061 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,858 | 27.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,055 | 20.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62236 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $109,904 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $130,238 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $128,370 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $56,571 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,124 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,013 | 98.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 90 | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,200 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,446 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,135 | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 432 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,997 | 95.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 105 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 40 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 266 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 222 | 1.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 313 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 364 | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 232 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 86 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 46 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62236 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 207 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 53 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 226 | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 197 | 3.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 389 | 7.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 627 | 11.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 669 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,259 | 22.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 829 | 15.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,031 | 18.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62236 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,851 | 85.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 316 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 25 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 770 | 9.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62236 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 234 | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 497 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 779 | 9.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 159 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 628 | 7.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 273 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 168 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 635 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,137 | 14.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,154 | 26.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 572 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 450 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 327 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (62236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,233 | 97.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,524 | 85.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,534 | 24.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 289 | 2.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62236 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,536 | 82.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,636 | 29.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,592 | 29.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 194 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 86 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 302 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62236 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,909 | 83.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 227 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 136 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 26 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 354 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 41 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 101 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 63 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62236 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 33 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 751 | 12.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,211 | 20.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 905 | 15.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 809 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 535 | 9.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 516 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 352 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 325 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 420 | 7.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62236 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 178 | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,276 | 21.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,636 | 45.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,453 | 24.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 314 | 5.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62236 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,568 | 46.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 805 | 14.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,103 | 38.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 11 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62236 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 167 | 3.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,393 | 25.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,332 | 42.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,595 | 29.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62236 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 80 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 56 | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 296 | 6.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 674 | 14.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,344 | 28.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,633 | 34.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 541 | 11.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 58 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62236 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,085 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $805 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,047 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.79 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.83 | 2.38 |
Households (62236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,487 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,409 | 62.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,617 | 29.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 643 | 11.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,207 | 22.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,072 | 37.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,568 | 28.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.65 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62236 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,619 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,562 | 27.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,569 | 63.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 92 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 379 | 6.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,281 | 22.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62236 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,552 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 268 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 248 | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,570 | 44.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 905 | 25.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 561 | 15.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,893 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 818 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,522 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,338 | 9.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 105 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 643 | 48.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 590 | 44.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62236 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,374 | 91.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,198 | 8.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 465 | 38.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 712 | 59.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 295 | 24.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 21 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,460 | 98.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 65 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 170 | 261.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 170 | 261.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 170 | 261.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 61 | 93.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 69 | 106.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62236 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,765 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,236 | 96.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 529 | 3.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 258 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 231 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 31 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62236 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,487 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,277 | 96.2% | 89.4% |
Columbia, IL62236