62801 ZIP Code
Centralia, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62801 |
| City/Town: | Centralia |
| County: | Marion |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,976 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,840 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,222 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,111 |
| Median Home Value: | $91,000 |
| Land Area: | 134.4 sq miles
348.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.5110, -89.1405 |
Population Information (62801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,976 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,619 | 53.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,357 | 46.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,136 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,073 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,180 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,251 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,157 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,343 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,582 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,291 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,520 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,439 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,073 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,349 | 6.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 582 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $91,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $744 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,111 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,735 | 84.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,376 | 15.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,453 | 70.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,282 | 29.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,179 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 424 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,574 | 11.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,061 | 35.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,366 | 23.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,440 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,464 | 10.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 850 | 6.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,840 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,590 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,159 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,222 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,423 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,506 | 89.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 914 | 10.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,840 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,741 | 76.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,267 | 16.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 490 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,561 | 82.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,162 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 303 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 169 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 771 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 523 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 779 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 422 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 170 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 187 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62801 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 519 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 458 | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 854 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 708 | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,143 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,339 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,021 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,206 | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 291 | 3.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 196 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62801 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,942 | 79.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 733 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 13 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 117 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 69 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 435 | 5.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62801 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 117 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 327 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,325 | 17.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 222 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 810 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 496 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 236 | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 254 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 268 | 3.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,087 | 27.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 544 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 391 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 429 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.2% | 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 (62801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,025 | 85.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,728 | 53.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,354 | 46.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,203 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62801 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,212 | 67.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,257 | 42.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,195 | 28.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 487 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 246 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,655 | 21.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62801 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,820 | 74.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 56 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 246 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 241 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 363 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 72 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 289 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,008 | 11.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62801 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 356 | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 807 | 8.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 821 | 9.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 766 | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,479 | 16.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,243 | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,080 | 11.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 952 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,607 | 17.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62801 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 127 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 944 | 10.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,907 | 31.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,697 | 40.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,191 | 13.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 245 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62801 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,548 | 58.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 884 | 11.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,136 | 27.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 99 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 34 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62801 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 723 | 9.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,683 | 34.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,863 | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,466 | 19.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62801 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,174 | 21.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,929 | 35.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,028 | 18.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 518 | 9.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 489 | 9.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 295 | 5.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 16 | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,163 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $476 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $744 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.38 |
Households (62801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,735 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,143 | 40.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,007 | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,632 | 21.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,256 | 29.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,104 | 27.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,857 | 36.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62801 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,729 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,472 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,528 | 40.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 383 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,203 | 13.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,190 | 25.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62801 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,002 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 345 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 333 | 8.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,850 | 46.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 799 | 20.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 675 | 16.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,823 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,266 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,228 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,807 | 20.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 387 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,941 | 51.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,479 | 38.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62801 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,164 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,689 | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,393 | 51.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,275 | 47.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 193 | 7.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 21 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,417 | 97.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 75 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 559 | 745.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 559 | 745.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 559 | 745.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 63 | 84.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 227 | 302.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 9.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62801 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,840 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,095 | 96.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 745 | 4.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 407 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 173 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 140 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62801 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,735 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,936 | 89.7% | 89.4% |
Centralia, IL62801