62905 ZIP Code, Alto Pass, IL
62905 is a ZIP code in Alto Pass, Illinois — mostly in Union County (83% of its land), with smaller parts in Jackson County. It covers 33 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62975, 62998 and 62920. 779 people live here in 297 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (73%). Median household income is $52,875, well below the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 46.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Alto Pass, IL
- County: Union County
- Land area: 33 sq mi
- Population: 779
- Median household income: $52,875
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 779 |
| Households | 297 |
| Median household income | $52,875 |
| Income per person | $25,898 |
| Median age | 46.7 |
| Homeowners | 73.4% |
| Median home value | $108,300 |
| Median rent | $729 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% |
| Broadband internet | 63.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 10.8% |
| $10–15K | 3.4% |
| $15–25K | 2.0% |
| $25–35K | 22.6% |
| $35–50K | 8.8% |
| $50–75K | 15.5% |
| $75–100K | 8.4% |
| $100–150K | 22.6% |
| $150–200K | 4.7% |
| $200K+ | 1.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 4.1% |
| 10–19 | 21.4% |
| 20–24 | 4.6% |
| 25–34 | 6.3% |
| 35–44 | 11.4% |
| 45–54 | 10.4% |
| 55–64 | 14.0% |
| 65–74 | 9.8% |
| 75+ | 18.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 22.8% |
| Owned outright | 37.3% |
| Rented | 21.2% |
| Vacant | 18.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 77.4% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 4.7% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 18.0% |
Businesses in 62905
13 business establishments with 67 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62975 (5.7 mi)
- 62998 (5.9 mi)
- 62920 — Cobden village, IL (7.4 mi)
- 62942 — Grand Tower city, IL (7.9 mi)
- 62903 — Carbondale city, IL (9.5 mi)
- 62952 — Jonesboro city, IL (9.8 mi)
- 63732 — Altenburg city, MO (11.7 mi)
- 62906 — Anna city, IL (12.3 mi)
Areas that include 62905
- Alto Pass, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jackson County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Union County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62905, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62905 in?
- 62905 is a Alto Pass, IL mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Alto Pass; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62905 in?
- 62905 is mostly in Union County (83% of its land), with smaller parts in Jackson County.
- What is the population of 62905?
- About 779 people (±237), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 633.
- What is the median household income in 62905?
- $52,875 (±$28,561), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 62905?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62905 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62905?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62975 (5.7 mi), 62998 (5.9 mi), 62920 (7.4 mi, Cobden), 62942 (7.9 mi, Grand Tower), 62903 (9.5 mi, Carbondale) and 62952 (9.8 mi, Jonesboro).
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