| City: | Cambria, Illinois |
| County: | Williamson County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:22:41 AM |
| Population: | 506 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 618 / 730 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.7820, -89.1208 |
| Land Area: | 0.317 sq mi |
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Cambria is a small community in Williamson County, Illinois, with 506 residents living in 232 households. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the community. The post office maintains 342 PO Boxes for 232 local households, an adoption rate of 147%. That means the post office serves people from surrounding areas who travel to Cambria for mail service.
The community is remarkably compact at just 0.22 square miles, but mail is delivered via two rural carrier routes. Most residents work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities (173 workers). That's an unusually high concentration for a town this size and suggests a logistics or trucking economy. Median household income is $31,111, and median home value is $77,500.
Cambria has deep roots. Most of the housing stock predates World War II. With 268 units built before 1939 and 267 total housing units, nearly every home in Cambria is historic. The community includes 56 mobile homes. About 75% of households own their homes, while 25% rent. Educational attainment is low, with just 8.2% of adults holding bachelor's degrees.
To receive mail in Cambria, you need a PO Box. Street delivery isn't available. The post office is located in Williamson County and serves as the mail hub for the immediate area and surrounding region.
Street names use a simple grid pattern with tree names (Chestnut, Maple, Elm) and state names (Virginia, Iowa), typical of small Illinois towns.
ZIP Code 62915 has 506 residents and 232 households (average 2.18 persons per household). The median age is 35.0 years, younger than the state (38.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.3% male and 55.7% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.0%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 506Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 384Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,596.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $31,875Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 232Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $106,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.18Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.61Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 381 | 392 | 312 | 362 | 320 | 432 | 421 | 425 | 431 | 370 | 443 | 431 | 473 | 384 |
| Decennial Census | 321 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 506 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35
Male Median Age: 35.2
Female Median Age: 34.5
| 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 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 25 | 28 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Female | 13 | 20 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 40 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 5 |
| Total | 24 | 32 | 38 | 37 | 40 | 47 | 35 | 33 | 28 | 21 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 10 |
| White: | 435 | 88.41% |
| Black: | 15 | 3.05% |
| Hispanic:* | 27 | 5.49% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.20% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.61% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 11 | 2.24% |
| Total: | 492 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 224 | 44.27% | 35.2 years |
| Females: | 282 | 55.73% | 34.5 years |
| Total: | 506 | 100% | 35.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 379 | 98.70% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5 | 1.30% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.30% |
| Total Population: | 384 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 379 | 98.70% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5 | 1.30% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $31,875, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $8,958 (39.1%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,193. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $27,273 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,273). By gender, male median income is $44,063 and female is $43,523, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $540 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.5%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.4%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $22,917 | $24,083 | $37,604 | $39,318 | $0 | $39,688 | $50,469 | $48,333 | $63,068 | $52,500 | $26,518 | $24,924 | $31,111 | $31,875 |
| Median Family Income | $23,542 | $23,750 | $24,375 | $42,727 | $42,083 | $41,111 | $42,361 | $44,844 | $63,864 | $56,875 | $43,021 | $0 | $47,880 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,250 | $35,455 | $0 | $11,786 | $9,306 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $47,083 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,014 | $27,273 |
| Median Male Income | $38,750 | $44,167 | $44,063 | $40,781 | $0 | $32,125 | $34,904 | $34,808 | $40,417 | $34,671 | $0 | $34,722 | $36,563 | $44,063 |
| Median Female Income | $20,000 | $20,417 | $23,036 | $31,563 | $0 | $60,179 | $45,313 | $62,625 | $0 | $26,688 | $26,029 | $27,792 | $28,510 | $43,523 |
| Employed: | 184 | 51.25% |
| Unemployed: | 26 | 7.24% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 149 | 41.50% |
| Total: | 359 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 57 | 30.98% |
| Service: | 20 | 10.87% |
| Sales and Office: | 14 | 7.61% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 43 | 23.37% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 50 | 27.17% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 184 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $106,700, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $58,700 (122.29%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,900. The median gross rent is $750, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $17 (2.22%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $170. Of occupied housing, owners make up 46.98% (34.65% with a mortgage, 65.35% free-and-clear) and renters 53.02% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.12%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $48,000 | $57,500 | $60,300 | $64,600 | $69,700 | $71,900 | $70,300 | $72,200 | $68,800 | $72,700 | $69,000 | $82,100 | $77,500 | $106,700 |
| Less than $500: | 10 | 8.77% |
| $500 to $999: | 69 | 60.53% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 13 | 11.40% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 22 | 19.30% |
| Total: | 114 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $767 | $653 | $596 | $616 | $825 | $806 | $865 | $975 | $920 | $539 | $510 | $547 | $803 | $750 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 35 | 16.28% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 66 | 30.70% |
| Renter Occupied: | 114 | 53.02% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 215 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 215 | 91.88% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 19 | 8.12% |
| Total Housing Units: | 234 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 116 | 49.57% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 71 | 30.34% |
| Other Units: | 47 | 20.09% |
| Total Housing Units: | 234 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 89.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 16.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 45.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 51.00%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 21.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 21.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (58.06%). College enrollment is 12.90%, 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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| Less than 9th grade: | 15 | 5.19% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 15 | 5.19% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 140 | 48.44% |
| Some college, no degree: | 56 | 19.38% |
| Associate's degree: | 37 | 12.80% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 26 | 9.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 289 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 259 | 89.62% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 26 | 9.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 175 | 40.32% |
| Public Insurance: | 196 | 45.16% |
| No Insurance: | 63 | 14.52% |
| Total: | 434 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 371 | 85.48% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 38.1% | 37.8% | 40.7% | 19.2% | 20.7% | 13.6% | 8.5% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 25.2% | 15.9% | 17.1% | 21.4% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 18 | 29.03% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 36 | 58.06% |
| College or graduate school: | 8 | 12.90% |
| Total: | 62 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 54 | 87.10% |
ZIP Code 62915 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 18 people with an annual payroll of $521,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 419Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $108,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $521,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 18Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 62915 is located in Williamson County, Illinois, within the Marion-Herrin, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32060) and Illinois's 12nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 66,357 people, about 0.76% of whom live in ZIP Code 62915. It covers 0.317 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.021 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Marion-Herrin, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 32060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 66,357Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.317 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.021 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: | 1710630Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Cambria village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 62915 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.