Gillespie, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62033

Macoupin County, Illinois — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,894
38/sq mi
$78,286
Median income
$106,200
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gillespie pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62033 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62033 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 127.8 square miles in Gillespie, Macoupin County, Illinois. The area is home to 4,894 residents, producing a population density of 38 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62033 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62033 sits at $78,286 (2% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $38,004. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $106,200 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $788 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62033 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macoupin County, so you can benchmark 62033 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 62033

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62033.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62033, Gillespie, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,894

Population

127.8

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62033?

46.1

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$78,286

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$38,004

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62033 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$78,286 Top 40% higher than 60% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,101

Total Housing Units

1,680

Occupied Units

421

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$106,200

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$788

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+22.2%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62033 have increased 22.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.9% 141
2021 +4.8% 147
2022 +26.0% 186
2023 +3.9% 193
2024 +22.2% 236

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 70 business establishments in ZIP 62033, employing approximately 609 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,396,000.

70

Businesses

609

Employees

$28.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 20.0%
Health care and social assistance 11 15.7%
Other services (except public administration) 10 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 9 12.9%
Construction 5 7.1%
Finance and insurance 4 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 62033 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62033 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62033 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 62033 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
62093 Wilsonville, IL 435 4.7 mi
62023 Eagarville, IL 91 3.4 mi
62009 Benld, IL 1,810 3.9 mi
62085 Sawyerville, IL 209 4.5 mi
62069 Mount Olive, IL 3,313 6.4 mi
62088 Staunton, IL 6,960 8.8 mi
62626 Carlinville, IL 8,354 10.5 mi
62014 Bunker Hill, IL 4,122 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62033 in?
ZIP code 62033 (Gillespie) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois. Macoupin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/macoupin-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62033?
ZIP code 62033 in Gillespie, IL has a population of 4,894 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62033?
The median household income in ZIP 62033 is $78,286, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62033?
The median home value in ZIP 62033 is $106,200, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62033?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62033 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62033?
ZIP code 62033 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 609 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62033?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62033 are: Retail trade (14), Health care and social assistance (11), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62033?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62033 increased by 22.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62033?
In ZIP code 62033, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62033?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62033 is 28.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62033?
In ZIP code 62033, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62033?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62033 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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