Lovejoy, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62059
St. Clair County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 746
- 1,088/sq mi High-density area
- $30,673
- Median income Below-median income area
- $37,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lovejoy pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Lowest
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,088
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62059 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62059 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lovejoy, St. Clair County, Illinois, home to just 746 residents across 0.7 square miles, a density of 1,088 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62059 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,673 (62% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,036. Economic pressure is pronounced: 44.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $37,500 (80% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $904; owner occupancy is 44.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Clair County, so 62059 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 →
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 62059, Lovejoy, 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
746
Population
0.7
Area (sq mi)
1,088
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62059?
29.5
Median Age
37.6%
Male
62.4%
Female
0.0%
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?
$30,673
Median Household Income
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$24,036
Per Capita Income
44.3%
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62059 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Lovejoy, 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)
$30,673 1st percentile higher than 1% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
323housing units
323
Total Housing Units
278
Occupied Units
45
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$37,500
Median Home Value
-80% vs state ZIP avg
$904
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 62059, employing approximately 36 people with a combined annual payroll of $626,000.
4
Businesses
36
Employees
$626K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62059 vs 62090 →
ZIP 62059 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63113
Saint Louis (63113)
13,167 residents
- 63107
Saint Louis (63107)
11,912 residents
- 63106
Saint Louis (63106)
11,883 residents
- 62201
East Saint Louis (62201)
7,547 residents
- 63103
Saint Louis (63103)
6,900 residents
- 62060 4,847
Madison (62060)
4,847 residents
- 63101 2,620
Saint Louis (63101)
2,620 residents
- 63102 2,316
Saint Louis (63102)
2,316 residents
- 62090 1,189
Venice (62090)
1,189 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62059 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62059 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63101
Saint Louis (63101)
$66,678 median income
- 63102
Saint Louis (63102)
$65,527 median income
- 62060
Madison (62060)
$46,563 median income
- 63107
Saint Louis (63107)
$43,625 median income
- 63103
Saint Louis (63103)
$40,943 median income
- 63113
Saint Louis (63113)
$39,913 median income
- 62090
Venice (62090)
$36,098 median income
- 62059
Lovejoy (62059)
$30,673 median income
- 62201
East Saint Louis (62201)
$27,437 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62059 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62090 | Venice, IL | 1,189 | 1.0 mi |
| 62060 | Madison, IL | 4,847 | 1.7 mi |
| 62201 | East Saint Louis, IL | 7,547 | 1.7 mi |
| 63102 | Saint Louis, MO | 2,316 | 1.9 mi |
| 63101 | Saint Louis, MO | 2,620 | 2.3 mi |
| 63107 | Saint Louis, MO | 11,912 | 2.6 mi |
| 63106 | Saint Louis, MO | 11,883 | 2.5 mi |
| 63155 | Saint Louis, MO | 0 | 2.9 mi |
| 63103 | Saint Louis, MO | 6,900 | 3.4 mi |
| 63113 | Saint Louis, MO | 13,167 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62059, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 62059 in?
ZIP code 62059 (Lovejoy) is located in St. Clair County, Illinois. St. Clair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-clair-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62059?
ZIP code 62059 in Lovejoy, IL has a population of 746 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62059?
The median household income in ZIP 62059 is $30,673, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62059?
The median home value in ZIP 62059 is $37,500, which is 87% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62059?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62059 is African American at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62059?
ZIP code 62059 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 36 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62059?
In ZIP code 62059, 81.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62059?
In ZIP code 62059, approximately 44.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62059?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62059 is 44.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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