Centralia, Illinois · ZIP 62801

Centralia — ZIP 62801

Centralia (62801) scores 37/100 — Below Average for Illinois. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $104K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share22%

Property crime share78%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index50/100

Avg reading proficiency24%

Schools nearby10

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index73/100

Typical home value$104K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$104K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

281

Violent Crime

Property Crime

233

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Marion County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Centralia High School	09–12	887	Not reported	17%
Centralia Jr High School	04–08	559	Not reported	19%
Central City Elem School	PK–08	276	Not reported	32%
Schiller Elem School	PK–01	270	Not reported	Not reported
Jordan Elem School	02–03	228	Not reported	17%
Raccoon Cons Elem School	PK–08	204	Not reported	37%
Willow Grove Elem School	PK–08	127	Not reported	17%
North Wamac Grade School	KG–08	122	Not reported	27%
Grand Prairie Elem School	KG–08	63	Not reported	25%
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr	PK–PK	11	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

19,941

Median Income

$52K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

41.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 62801 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 62801 has a school score of 50/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 62801 is approximately $104K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 62801 in Centralia has an overall NeighborScore of 37/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.