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 Moderate-density area
- $78,286
- Median income Near-median income area
- $106,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62033 (Gillespie, IL) rose +22.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.7 in 2023 to 235.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62033 covers 127.8 square miles in Gillespie, Macoupin County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,894 residents on file, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62033 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,286 (2% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,004. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,200 (45% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $788; owner occupancy is 75.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macoupin County, so 62033 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 62033
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gillespie, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62033.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 62033?
46.1
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
0.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$38,004
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62033 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Gillespie, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,286 Top 45% higher than 55% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,101housing units
2,101
Total Housing Units
1,680
Occupied Units
421
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,200
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$788
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
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.
- 62626
Carlinville (62626)
8,354 residents
- 62088
Staunton (62088)
6,960 residents
- 62033
Gillespie (62033)
4,894 residents
- 62014
Bunker Hill (62014)
4,122 residents
- 62069 3,313
Mount Olive (62069)
3,313 residents
- 62009 1,810
Benld (62009)
1,810 residents
- 62093 435
Wilsonville (62093)
435 residents
- 62085 209
Sawyerville (62085)
209 residents
- 62023 91
Eagarville (62023)
91 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62033 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62033 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62014
Bunker Hill (62014)
$93,233 median income
- 62033
Gillespie (62033)
$78,286 median income
- 62023
Eagarville (62023)
$71,458 median income
- 62626
Carlinville (62626)
$70,781 median income
- 62085
Sawyerville (62085)
$70,000 median income
- 62088
Staunton (62088)
$62,808 median income
- 62069
Mount Olive (62069)
$59,764 median income
- 62093
Wilsonville (62093)
$45,313 median income
- 62009
Benld (62009)
$45,217 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62033, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,894 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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