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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
$62,808
Median income
$145,800
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,972. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $145,800 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $642 per month, and 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macoupin County, so you can benchmark 62088 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 62088

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Staunton, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62088.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62088?

45.8

Median Age

43.1%

Male

56.9%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

$34,972

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62088 ranks nationally

Staunton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,808 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,145

Total Housing Units

2,795

Occupied Units

350

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.8%
Renter 19.2%

$145,800

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62088 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62088 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 62088 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Macoupin County

62626 standard
Carlinville, IL
Pop: 8,354
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
62640 standard
Girard, IL
Pop: 3,756

Related Areas

Macoupin County Staunton, IL Illinois

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.

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