ZIP Code 62906 in Anna, IL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Anna, Illinois
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County:Union County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:03:27 AM
Population:7,464 [See All]
Area Codes:618 / 730
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.4481, -89.1715
Land Area:60.374 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 62906 has 7,464 residents and 2,986 households (average 2.25 persons per household). The median age is 44.9 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (89.8%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:7,464Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:7,218Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:6,918Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:123.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$46,615Source: Census ACS
Households:2,986Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$138,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.25Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.17Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--6,9347,0076,9886,8336,7796,7246,9176,5856,5826,8927,3327,2177,218
Decennial Census7,276------------------7,464------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 44.9

Male Median Age: 43.1

Female Median Age: 46.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1721932172121882782242452342412362822542192051499690
Female178194215213183170236199191215230250308265229179116158
Total350387432425371448460444425456466532562484434328212248
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:6,70191.29%
Black:1832.49%
Hispanic:*2703.68%
Asian:360.49%
American Indian:280.38%
Hawaiian:80.11%
Other:1141.55%
Total:7,340100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:3,73550.04%43.1 years
Females:3,72949.96%46.6 years
Total:7,464100%44.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:7,09698.31%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:100.14%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:190.26%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:931.55%
Total Population:7,218100%
Total Native Population:7,10698.45%
Total Foreign-born Population:1121.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $46,615, which is much lower than the state median ($81,702), is up $7,479 (19.1%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $907. Family households earn a median of $75,250 versus $27,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $47,750). By gender, male median income is $50,203 and female is $49,714, which is much lower than the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $489 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 48.2%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.1%). The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is narrowly below the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Service (27.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$39,136$42,010$43,816$43,132$42,083$45,064$45,714$46,667$47,522$50,489$47,962$45,427$46,615
Median Family Income$45,458$53,330$48,869$50,475$54,583$56,765$50,096$56,618$60,217$67,821$70,568$77,500$75,250
Median NonFamily Income$19,493$21,698$26,000$24,012$20,969$24,975$24,345$22,328$29,972$26,813$25,352$27,859$27,500
Median Male Income$41,393$40,714$40,770$39,954$40,011$34,503$37,228$43,750$43,625$50,585$53,955$56,705$50,203
Median Female Income$32,807$39,256$41,500$42,061$40,617$38,750$39,355$39,730$37,868$41,361$42,264$44,935$49,714
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2,68845.63%
Unemployed:1512.56%
Not In Labor Force:3,05251.81%
Total:5,891100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:74727.79%
Service:75127.94%
Sales and Office:36713.65%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:33412.43%
Production, transportation, and material moving:48918.19%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,688100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $138,200, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $48,600 (54.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,600. The median gross rent is $654, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $159 (32.12%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.34% (44.21% with a mortgage, 55.79% free-and-clear) and renters 31.66% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.53%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.11%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$89,600$92,000$91,500$86,800$86,400$87,300$92,800$96,200$106,600$106,500$107,500$136,100$138,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:38240.47%
$500 to $999:36538.67%
$1,000 to $1,499:13213.98%
$1,500 to $1,999:10.11%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:646.78%
Total:944100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$495$481$478$469$391$395$475$558$622$701$683$748$654
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):90130.21%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,13738.13%
Renter Occupied:94431.66%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,982100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,98289.47%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):35110.53%
Total Housing Units:3,333100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:2,48774.62%
Multi-Family Units:49914.97%
Other Units:34710.41%
Total Housing Units:3,333100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 18.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 86.70%, which is on par with the state rate (90.30%). The uninsured rate is 7.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 56.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (34.60%). The share of people in poverty is 13.90%, which is on par with the state rate (8.20%), down 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.40 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.54%). College enrollment is 20.53%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2595.01%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4318.33%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,94037.50%
Some college, no degree:1,27124.57%
Associate's degree:3256.28%
Bachelor's degree:60211.64%
Graduate or professional degree:3466.69%
Total:5,174100%
High school or higher:4,48486.66%
Bachelor's degree or higher:94818.32%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:3,67445.53%
Public Insurance:3,89648.28%
No Insurance:5006.20%
Total:8,070100%
Has Health Insurance:7,57093.80%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty14.0%9.2%10.5%14.0%13.4%11.8%13.8%18.1%13.5%15.0%16.2%18.1%13.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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)


Nursery School, Preschool:15310.57%
Kindergarten:1329.12%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):63043.54%
High school (grades 9-12):23516.24%
College or graduate school:29720.53%
Total:1,447100%
Early Childhood:28519.70%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):99768.90%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 62906 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 218 business establishments, employing about 2,560 people with an annual payroll of $89,130,000. USPS data shows 3,075 residential mailboxes and 236 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:3,075Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:236Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,533Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,728Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:195Source: USPS
# of Businesses:218Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$21,372,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$89,130,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,560Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 62906 is located in Union County, Illinois, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Illinois's 12nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 62906. It covers 60.374 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.601 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:60.374 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.601 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:12Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5008.21 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1701543Source: Census
Place Name:Anna city; IllinoisSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


62907 | | 62905

Schools in ZIP Code 62906


ZIP Code 62906 is part of 2 school districts, including: Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 (Grades KG thru 08) and Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 (Grades 9th thru 12th). There are 5 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Tri-County South - Choate Po Box 379
Anna, IL 62906
Anna Junior High School 301 S Green St
Anna, IL 62906
District: Anna Community Consolidated School District 37
Davie Elem School 301 S Green St
Anna, IL 62906
District: Anna Community Consolidated School District 37
Lincoln Elem School 108 Warren St
Anna, IL 62906
District: Anna Community Consolidated School District 37
Anna-Jonesboro High School 608 S Main St
Anna, IL 62906
District: Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81
Brehm Preparatory School 950 S Brehm Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
District: Private SchoolNearby
Trinity Christian School 1218 W Freeman St
Carbondale, IL 62901
District: Private SchoolNearby
Olive Branch Christian Academy 22461 Railroad St
Olive Branch, IL 62969
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 62906


Shawnee Community College 8364 Shawnee College Rd
Ullin, IL 62992
Type: Post Secondary
Southern Illinois University-System Office 1400 Douglas Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901-6801
Type: Post Secondary
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901-4512
Type: Post Secondary
John A Logan College 700 Logan College Drive
Carterville, IL 62918-2500
Type: Post Secondary
Southeast Missouri State University One University Plaza, Ms2025
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Type: Post Secondary
Southeast Missouri Hospital College Of Nursing And Health Sciences 2001 William Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-4507
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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