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Valmeyer, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62295

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

1,599
9/sq mi
$87,989
Median income
$203,400
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62295 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62295 covers 175.7 square miles in Valmeyer, Monroe County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,599 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62295 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,989 (10% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,468. Local economic indicators show a 3.8% poverty rate alongside 0.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $203,400 (6% above the state average), median rent at $1,121 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Monroe County, letting you compare 62295 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 62295

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Valmeyer, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62295.

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 62295, Valmeyer, 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

1,599

Population

175.7

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62295?

43.0

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$87,989

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$40,468

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62295 ranks nationally

Valmeyer, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,989 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

578

Total Housing Units

547

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$203,400

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,121

Median Rent

1997

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 62295, employing approximately 141 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,423,000.

15

Businesses

141

Employees

$4.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 20.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 20.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62295 vs 63048 →

ZIP 62295 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 62295 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 62295 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 62295 ranks #5 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
63048 Herculaneum, MO 3,357 4.6 mi
63070 Pevely, MO 7,438 5.9 mi
63019 Crystal City, MO 4,449 4.9 mi
63053 Kimmswick, MO 62 6.7 mi
63057 Liguori, MO 56 6.7 mi
63012 Barnhart, MO 9,973 8.2 mi
62244 Fults, IL 1,156 9.0 mi
63028 Festus, MO 26,413 10.2 mi
63052 Imperial, MO 26,431 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

62298 standard
Waterloo, IL
Pop: 16,609
62236 standard
Columbia, IL
Pop: 12,562
62244 standard
Fults, IL
Pop: 1,156
62248 standard
Hecker, IL
Pop: 320
62279 standard
Renault, IL
Pop: 69

Related Areas

Monroe County Valmeyer, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62295 in? ▼
ZIP code 62295 (Valmeyer) is located in Monroe County, Illinois. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62295? ▼
ZIP code 62295 in Valmeyer, IL has a population of 1,599 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62295? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62295 is $87,989, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62295? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62295 is $203,400, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62295? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62295 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62295? ▼
ZIP code 62295 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 141 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62295? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62295 are: Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62295? ▼
In ZIP code 62295, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 62295? ▼
In ZIP code 62295, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62295? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62295 is 3.8% 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.