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 Low-density area
- $87,989
- Median income Above-median income area
- $203,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,468. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 0.5%. Median home value is $203,400 (6% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,121; 81.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Monroe County, so 62295 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 62295
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Valmeyer, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62295.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 62295?
43.0
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
0.3%
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?
$87,989
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$40,468
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62295 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Valmeyer, 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)
$87,989 Top 30% higher than 70% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
578housing units
578
Total Housing Units
547
Occupied Units
31
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,400
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 63052
Imperial (63052)
26,431 residents
- 63028
Festus (63028)
26,413 residents
- 63012 9,973
Barnhart (63012)
9,973 residents
- 63070 7,438
Pevely (63070)
7,438 residents
- 63019 4,449
Crystal City (63019)
4,449 residents
- 63048 3,357
Herculaneum (63048)
3,357 residents
- 62295 1,599
Valmeyer (62295)
1,599 residents
- 62244 1,156
Fults (62244)
1,156 residents
- 63053 62
Kimmswick (63053)
62 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62295 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62295 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62244
Fults (62244)
$107,917 median income
- 63012
Barnhart (63012)
$96,099 median income
- 63052
Imperial (63052)
$92,922 median income
- 63048
Herculaneum (63048)
$92,109 median income
- 62295
Valmeyer (62295)
$87,989 median income
- 63028
Festus (63028)
$79,737 median income
- 63019
Crystal City (63019)
$72,569 median income
- 63070
Pevely (63070)
$65,211 median income
- 63053
Kimmswick (63053)
$61,250 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62295, 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 (1,599 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Monroe County
Related Areas
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.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 62295's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 62295 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Valmeyer, IL ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.