ZIP Code 62801 - Centralia Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 62801 is located in Centralia Illinois. Portions of 62801 are also in Wamac and Hoffman and Central City and Irvington and Centralia Township and Irvington Township and Brookside Township and Grand Prairie Township and Lake Township and Raccoon Township and Meridian Township and Salem Township (Marion County) and Sandoval Township and Hoyleton Township and Clement Township. 62801 is primarily within Marion County, with some portions in Clinton County and Washington County. Regionally, 62801 is located in Metro St. Louis.
ZIP Code 62801 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Centralia |
| Primary County | Marion County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 19,976 |
| Area Code(s) | 618 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 62801 Map
62801 Demographics
62801 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 62801 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62801 is White. The current unemployment level in 62801 is 5.2%.
| Population | 19,976 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 141 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,774 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $45,990 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $406,590 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 84.51% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 74.83% |
62801 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,071 | 84.51% |
| Black | 2,061 | 10.2% |
| Hispanic | 859 | 4.25% |
| Asian | 203 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62801 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,227 | 83.38% |
| Black | 296 | 11.08% |
| Hispanic | 129 | 4.83% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.07% |
62801 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,620 | 11.86% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,257 | 9.2% |
| High School Diploma | 4,129 | 30.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 227 | 1.66% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,185 | 8.68% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,469 | 18.08% |
| Associates Degree | 2,020 | 14.79% |
| Masters Degree | 636 | 4.66% |
| Professional Degree | 107 | 0.78% |
| Doctorate Degree | 9 | 0.07% |
62801 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.51413727, -89.14560699 |
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| Regions | Metro St. Louis Paducah-Cape Girardeau-Harrisburg-Mt Vernon Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Centralia, IL St. Louis, MO-IL Mount Vernon, IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 141 Square Miles |
62801 Schools
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62801 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 72j - Southern Illinoian Till Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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