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Highland, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62249

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

15,971
72/sq mi
$90,424
Median income
$227,700
Median home value
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Highland pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
72
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62249 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62249 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Highland, Madison County, Illinois, home to 15,971 residents across 220.9 square miles, a density of 72 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62249 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,424 (13% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $50,065. Local economic indicators show a 4.9% poverty rate alongside 1.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $227,700 for a typical home value (19% above the state average), with rent averaging $858 a month; 80.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 62249 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 62249

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Highland, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62249.

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 62249, Highland, 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

15,971

Population

220.9

Area (sq mi)

72

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62249?

43.6

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$90,424

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$50,065

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62249 ranks nationally

Highland, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,424 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,449

Total Housing Units

7,203

Occupied Units

246

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$227,700

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$858

Median Rent

1984

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62249 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 141
2021 +8.4% 153
2022 +13.6% 174
2023 +9.6% 190
2024 +4.8% 199

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 419 business establishments in ZIP 62249, employing approximately 5,406 people with a combined annual payroll of $289,062,000.

419

Businesses

5,406

Employees

$289.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 59 14.1%
Retail trade 50 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 49 11.7%
Construction 48 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 44 10.5%
Finance and insurance 33 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 6.7%
Manufacturing 23 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.9%
Wholesale trade 11 2.6%
Information 8 1.9%

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 62249 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 62249 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 62249 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 62249 ranks #6 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
62273 Pierron, IL 426 4.9 mi
62061 Marine, IL 1,718 6.6 mi
62281 Saint Jacob, IL 2,155 7.2 mi
62293 Trenton, IL 4,748 9.6 mi
62275 Pocahontas, IL 3,621 7.5 mi
62216 Aviston, IL 2,526 9.9 mi
62001 Alhambra, IL 1,752 9.6 mi
62230 Breese, IL 6,194 10.9 mi

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Pop: 43,735
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Pop: 33,748
62234 standard
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Pop: 33,430
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Pop: 32,704
62035 standard
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Pop: 16,494
62294 standard
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Pop: 14,367

Related Areas

Madison County Highland, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62249 in? ▼
ZIP code 62249 (Highland) is located in Madison County, Illinois. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62249? ▼
ZIP code 62249 in Highland, IL has a population of 15,971 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62249? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62249 is $90,424, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62249? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62249 is $227,700, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62249? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62249 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62249? ▼
ZIP code 62249 has 419 business establishments employing approximately 5,406 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62249? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62249 are: Other services (except public administration) (59), Retail trade (50), Health care and social assistance (49). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62249? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62249 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 62249? ▼
In ZIP code 62249, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% 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 62249? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62249 is 28.0 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 62249? ▼
In ZIP code 62249, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62249? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62249 is 4.9% 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.