Staunton, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62088
Macoupin County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,960
- 62/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,808
- Median income Near-median income area
- $145,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Staunton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 62
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62088 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 62088 (Staunton, IL) rose +14.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 175.4 in 2023 to 201.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62088 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Staunton, Macoupin County, Illinois, home to 6,960 residents across 112.1 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62088 reports a modest median household income of $62,808 (22% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,972. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $145,800 (24% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $642; owner occupancy is 80.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macoupin County, so 62088 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 62088
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Staunton, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62088.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 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 62088, Staunton, 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
6,960
Population
112.1
Area (sq mi)
62
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62088?
45.8
Median Age
43.1%
Male
56.9%
Female
1.6%
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?
$62,808
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$34,972
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62088 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Staunton, 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)
$62,808 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
3,145housing units
3,145
Total Housing Units
2,795
Occupied Units
350
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,800
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$642
Median Rent
1972
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
+14.8%
YoY Change (2024)
201
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+101%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62088 have increased 14.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 140 |
| 2021 | +4.4% | 146 |
| 2022 | +22.3% | 179 |
| 2023 | -1.7% | 175 |
| 2024 | +14.8% | 201 |
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 123 business establishments in ZIP 62088, employing approximately 1,141 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,781,000.
123
Businesses
1,141
Employees
$55.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 24 | 19.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 12 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.4% |
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 62088 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62088
Staunton (62088)
6,960 residents
- 62033
Gillespie (62033)
4,894 residents
- 62069
Mount Olive (62069)
3,313 residents
- 62097
Worden (62097)
2,828 residents
- 62009 1,810
Benld (62009)
1,810 residents
- 62074 1,087
New Douglas (62074)
1,087 residents
- 62058 843
Livingston (62058)
843 residents
- 62046 713
Hamel (62046)
713 residents
- 62093 435
Wilsonville (62093)
435 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62088 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62088 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62046
Hamel (62046)
$108,036 median income
- 62097
Worden (62097)
$91,011 median income
- 62074
New Douglas (62074)
$79,808 median income
- 62033
Gillespie (62033)
$78,286 median income
- 62023
Eagarville (62023)
$71,458 median income
- 62085
Sawyerville (62085)
$70,000 median income
- 62088
Staunton (62088)
$62,808 median income
- 62058
Livingston (62058)
$62,240 median income
- 62069
Mount Olive (62069)
$59,764 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62088 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62085 | Sawyerville, IL | 209 | 4.6 mi |
| 62058 | Livingston, IL | 843 | 3.4 mi |
| 62009 | Benld, IL | 1,810 | 5.5 mi |
| 62023 | Eagarville, IL | 91 | 6.8 mi |
| 62093 | Wilsonville, IL | 435 | 4.8 mi |
| 62097 | Worden, IL | 2,828 | 5.9 mi |
| 62069 | Mount Olive, IL | 3,313 | 6.2 mi |
| 62033 | Gillespie, IL | 4,894 | 8.8 mi |
| 62046 | Hamel, IL | 713 | 8.8 mi |
| 62074 | New Douglas, IL | 1,087 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62088, 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 (6,960 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 62088 in?
ZIP code 62088 (Staunton) 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 62088?
ZIP code 62088 in Staunton, IL has a population of 6,960 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62088?
The median household income in ZIP 62088 is $62,808, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62088?
The median home value in ZIP 62088 is $145,800, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62088?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62088 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62088?
ZIP code 62088 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 1,141 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62088?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62088 are: Retail trade (24), Accommodation and food services (17), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62088?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62088 increased by 14.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 62088?
In ZIP code 62088, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 62088?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62088 is 27.4 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 62088?
In ZIP code 62088, approximately 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62088?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62088 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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