ZIP Code 62079

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Piasa · Macoupin County · Illinois

Population
256

10/sq mi

Median income
$133,333

▲ 75% vs US

higher than 94% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$147,000

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.9%

Median age 49.7

Land area
24.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 62079 in Piasa, Illinois has a population of 256. The median household income is $133,333, which is 75% above the national average. Median home value is $147,000, 47% below the US average. 8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62079 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.6 square miles in Piasa, Macoupin County, Illinois. The area is home to 256 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 62079 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62079 sits at $133,333 (67% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $44,861. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $147,000 (23% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 86.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62079 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macoupin County, so you can benchmark 62079 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 →

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 62079, Piasa, 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

256

Population

24.6

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62079?

49.7

Median Age

42.8%

Male

57.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%

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?

$133,333

Median Household Income

+67% vs state

$44,861

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 17.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.9%

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

What does housing look like?

197

Total Housing Units

88

Occupied Units

109

Vacant Units

3.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.4%
Renter 13.6%

$147,000

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

1991

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 62079, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $398,000.

4

Businesses

7

Employees

$398K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
62030 Fidelity, IL 114 3.2 mi
62012 Brighton, IL 6,654 4.8 mi
62063 Medora, IL 1,214 5.9 mi
62685 Shipman, IL 2,097 7.7 mi
62630 Chesterfield, IL 532 10.8 mi
62081 Rockbridge, IL 298 11.5 mi
62035 Godfrey, IL 16,494 11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62079 in?
ZIP code 62079 (Piasa) 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 62079?
ZIP code 62079 in Piasa, IL has a population of 256 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62079?
The median household income in ZIP 62079 is $133,333, which is 75% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62079?
The median home value in ZIP 62079 is $147,000, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62079?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62079 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62079?
ZIP code 62079 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62079?
In ZIP code 62079, 17.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.9% 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 62079?
In ZIP code 62079, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Piasa, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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