ZIP Code 62239

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Dupo · St. Clair County · Illinois

Population
4,954

243/sq mi

Median income
$61,191

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$111,400

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.7%

Median age 43

Land area
20.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 62239 in Dupo, Illinois has a population of 4,954. The median household income is $61,191, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $111,400, 60% below the US average. 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62239 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.4 square miles in Dupo, St. Clair County, Illinois. The area is home to 4,954 residents, producing a population density of 243 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 62239 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62239 sits at $61,191 (24% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,056. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $111,400 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $913 per month, and 67.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62239 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 62239 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 62239

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62239.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62239, Dupo, 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

4,954

Population

20.4

Area (sq mi)

243

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62239?

43.0

Median Age

55.5%

Male

44.5%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.6%
African American 5.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$61,191

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$31,056

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,904

Total Housing Units

1,763

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.1%
Renter 32.9%

$111,400

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$913

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

172

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+72%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62239 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 131
2021 +10.1% 144
2022 -0.4% 144
2023 +18.8% 171
2024 +0.7% 172

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 57 business establishments in ZIP 62239, employing approximately 1,031 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,521,000.

57

Businesses

1,031

Employees

$60.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 14.0%
Manufacturing 8 14.0%
Retail trade 6 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 6 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 6 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 6 10.5%
Wholesale trade 5 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.3%

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
62240 East Carondelet, IL 1,966 1.1 mi
62206 East Saint Louis, IL 16,509 3.1 mi
63111 Saint Louis, MO 20,313 4.1 mi
63118 Saint Louis, MO 26,704 5.0 mi
63104 Saint Louis, MO 18,656 6.0 mi
63102 Saint Louis, MO 2,316 7.6 mi
63101 Saint Louis, MO 2,620 7.3 mi
63125 Saint Louis, MO 32,201 5.7 mi
62236 Columbia, IL 12,562 6.4 mi
63155 Saint Louis, MO 0 7.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62239 in?
ZIP code 62239 (Dupo) 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 62239?
ZIP code 62239 in Dupo, IL has a population of 4,954 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62239?
The median household income in ZIP 62239 is $61,191, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62239?
The median home value in ZIP 62239 is $111,400, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62239?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62239 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62239?
ZIP code 62239 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 1,031 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62239?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62239 are: Construction (8), Manufacturing (8), Retail trade (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62239?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62239 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 62239?
In ZIP code 62239, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 62239?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62239 is 25.2 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 62239?
In ZIP code 62239, approximately 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62239?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62239 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dupo, IL

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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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