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Mount Olive, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62069

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

3,313
40/sq mi
$59,764
Median income
$102,700
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mount Olive pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62069 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62069 covers 82.4 square miles in Mount Olive, Macoupin County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,313 residents on file, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62069 reports a modest median household income of $59,764 (25% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,862. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $102,700 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $732 per month, and 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Macoupin County, letting you compare 62069 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 62069

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Olive, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62069.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62069, Mount Olive, 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

3,313

Population

82.4

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62069?

51.2

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$59,764

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$37,862

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62069 ranks nationally

Mount Olive, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,764 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,572

Total Housing Units

1,291

Occupied Units

281

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$102,700

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$732

Median Rent

1959

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

-3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

176

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+76%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62069 have decreased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.1% 134
2021 +12.6% 151
2022 -10.7% 134
2023 +36.2% 183
2024 -3.8% 176

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 42 business establishments in ZIP 62069, employing approximately 403 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,327,000.

42

Businesses

403

Employees

$21.3M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 16.7%
Manufacturing 6 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 6 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 14.3%
Wholesale trade 5 11.9%

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 62069 vs 62009 →

ZIP 62069 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 62069 ranks #4 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 62069 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 62069 ranks #9 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
62009 Benld, IL 1,810 3.2 mi
62023 Eagarville, IL 91 3.0 mi
62085 Sawyerville, IL 209 3.5 mi
62088 Staunton, IL 6,960 6.2 mi
62093 Wilsonville, IL 435 6.4 mi
62058 Livingston, IL 843 8.4 mi
62033 Gillespie, IL 4,894 6.4 mi
62056 Litchfield, IL 8,930 7.2 mi
62091 Walshville, IL 337 7.3 mi
62074 New Douglas, IL 1,087 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Macoupin County

62626 standard
Carlinville, IL
Pop: 8,354
62088 standard
Staunton, IL
Pop: 6,960
62012 standard
Brighton, IL
Pop: 6,654
62033 standard
Gillespie, IL
Pop: 4,894
62014 standard
Bunker Hill, IL
Pop: 4,122
62690 standard
Virden, IL
Pop: 4,120

Related Areas

Macoupin County Mount Olive, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62069 in? ▼
ZIP code 62069 (Mount Olive) 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 62069? ▼
ZIP code 62069 in Mount Olive, IL has a population of 3,313 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62069? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62069 is $59,764, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62069? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62069 is $102,700, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62069? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62069 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62069? ▼
ZIP code 62069 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 403 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62069? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62069 are: Construction (7), Manufacturing (6), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62069? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62069 decreased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 62069? ▼
In ZIP code 62069, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 62069? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62069 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62069? ▼
In ZIP code 62069, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62069? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62069 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.