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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 62236 has 13,924 residents and 5,416 households (average 2.56 persons per household). The median age is 42.0 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (93.8%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	13,924Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	14,154Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	14,615Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	230.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$108,981Source: Census ACS

Households:	5,416Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$306,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.56Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.63Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	12,250	12,670	12,648	12,682	13,114	13,329	13,293	13,757	14,067	13,956	14,481	14,630	14,175	14,154
Decennial Census	12,562	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	13,924	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 42

Male Median Age: 41.1

Female Median Age: 42.9

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	454	515	472	461	330	343	327	461	467	436	420	526	554	411	316	173	129	127
Female	356	461	476	390	339	319	403	485	451	459	490	563	534	404	335	200	144	193
Total	810	976	948	851	669	662	730	946	918	895	910	1,089	1,088	815	651	373	273	320

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	13,056	95.96%
Black:	71	0.52%
Hispanic:*	297	2.18%
Asian:	83	0.61%
American Indian:	32	0.24%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	66	0.49%
Total:	13,605	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	6,922	49.71%	41.1 years
Females:	7,002	50.29%	42.9 years
Total:	13,924	100%	42.0 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	13,921	98.35%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	122	0.86%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	97	0.69%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	14	0.78%
Total Population:	14,154	100%
Total Native Population:	14,043	99.22%
Total Foreign-born Population:	111	0.78%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $108,981, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $33,591 (44.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,731. Family households earn a median of $134,453 versus $51,492 for nonfamily households (a difference of $82,961). By gender, male median income is $88,816 and female is $72,700, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $16,116 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.0%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (51.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$75,390	$70,396	$68,551	$68,449	$66,316	$76,908	$89,063	$98,109	$101,250	$108,308	$106,436	$109,904	$112,070	$108,981
Median Family Income	$89,116	$88,471	$87,453	$91,754	$88,797	$97,730	$101,724	$109,295	$118,599	$122,733	$121,012	$128,370	$144,938	$134,453
Median NonFamily Income	$35,180	$36,574	$34,423	$32,962	$27,973	$29,859	$31,969	$32,238	$38,898	$49,028	$54,868	$54,661	$56,085	$51,492
Median Male Income	$61,196	$65,027	$64,318	$61,649	$62,857	$67,315	$69,850	$72,845	$72,468	$75,088	$77,278	$76,489	$82,981	$88,816
Median Female Income	$43,854	$43,179	$42,011	$42,766	$43,115	$46,312	$49,906	$63,343	$62,348	$70,732	$73,575	$71,059	$75,469	$72,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	7,514	67.50%
Unemployed:	169	1.52%
Not In Labor Force:	3,449	30.98%
Total:	11,132	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,877	51.60%
Service:	973	12.95%
Sales and Office:	1,510	20.10%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	643	8.56%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	511	6.80%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	7,514	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $306,600, which is lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $94,100 (44.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $78,100. The median gross rent is $1,128, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $335 (42.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $231. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.32% (62.20% with a mortgage, 37.80% free-and-clear) and renters 14.68% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.19%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$212,500	$205,400	$204,200	$195,400	$194,900	$204,700	$207,200	$223,300	$228,500	$240,400	$254,400	$292,000	$300,300	$306,600

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	39	4.84%
$500 to $999:	169	20.99%
$1,000 to $1,499:	430	53.42%
$1,500 to $1,999:	96	11.93%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	71	8.82%
Total:	805	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$793	$793	$877	$819	$791	$805	$831	$846	$897	$920	$947	$1,047	$1,089	$1,128

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,911	53.07%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,769	32.25%
Renter Occupied:	805	14.68%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,485	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,485	94.81%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	300	5.19%
Total Housing Units:	5,785	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	5,043	87.17%
Multi-Family Units:	669	11.56%
Other Units:	73	1.26%
Total Housing Units:	5,785	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 46.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 84.60%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 25.70%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 4.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 2.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.10 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.25%). College enrollment is 19.02%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	57	0.57%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	247	2.47%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,892	18.94%
Some college, no degree:	2,168	21.70%
Associate's degree:	961	9.62%
Bachelor's degree:	2,946	29.49%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,720	17.22%
Total:	9,991	100%
High school or higher:	9,687	96.96%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	4,666	46.70%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	11,894	74.83%
Public Insurance:	3,622	22.79%
No Insurance:	378	2.38%
Total:	15,894	100%
Has Health Insurance:	15,516	97.62%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	1.8%	2.4%	2.9%	3.4%	4.4%	4.8%	5.6%	6.0%	4.4%	2.8%	2.5%	3.4%	4.3%	4.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	359	10.22%
Kindergarten:	206	5.86%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,414	40.25%
High school (grades 9-12):	866	24.65%
College or graduate school:	668	19.02%
Total:	3,513	100%
Early Childhood:	565	16.08%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,486	70.77%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Columbia, Illinois
Counties:	Monroe County[Primary] Saint Clair County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	8:17:04 AM
Population:	13,924 [See All]
Area Codes:	618 / 730
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	38.4459, -90.2120
Land Area:	60.336 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/62236/zip-code-62236.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	5,709Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	393Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,748Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,716Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	136Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	425Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$51,386,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$222,420,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	4,475Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	St. Louis, MO-ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:	41180Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	2,812,896Source: Census
MSA:	St. Louis, MO-IL MSASource: Census
Land Area:	60.336 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	3.011 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	12,13Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	5008.21, 5793.65 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1715833Source: Census
Place Name:	Columbia city; IllinoisSource: Census

ZIP Code 62236 in Columbia, IL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 62236

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 62236

Sources & References