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Paloma, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62359

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

166
16/sq mi
$51,413
Median income
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Paloma pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62359 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62359 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paloma, Adams County, Illinois, home to just 166 residents across 10.4 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62359 reports a modest median household income of $51,413 (36% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $13,434. Poverty here runs at 0.0%, with unemployment measured at 45.8%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 47.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 4.9, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62359, plus 6 more within Adams County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

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 62359, Paloma, 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

166

Population

10.4

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62359?

4.9

Median Age

26.1%

Male

73.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$51,413

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$13,434

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

45.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62359 ranks nationally

Paloma, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,413 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

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

What does housing look like?

44

Total Housing Units

44

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

4.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.7%
Renter 52.3%

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 62359, employing approximately 33 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,203,000.

4

Businesses

33

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 62359 vs 62325 →

ZIP 62359 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 62359 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 62359 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 62359 ranks #7 of 7 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
62325 Coatsburg, IL 403 2.4 mi
62338 Fowler, IL 1,473 3.4 mi
62320 Camp Point, IL 2,185 6.6 mi
62349 Loraine, IL 636 9.3 mi
62351 Mendon, IL 1,856 6.6 mi
62305 Quincy, IL 18,052 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

62301 standard
Quincy, IL
Pop: 33,758
62305 standard
Quincy, IL
Pop: 18,052
62347 standard
Liberty, IL
Pop: 2,282
62320 standard
Camp Point, IL
Pop: 2,185
62351 standard
Mendon, IL
Pop: 1,856
62360 standard
Payson, IL
Pop: 1,656

Related Areas

Adams County Paloma, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62359 in? ▼
ZIP code 62359 (Paloma) is located in Adams County, Illinois. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62359? ▼
ZIP code 62359 in Paloma, IL has a population of 166 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62359? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62359 is $51,413, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62359? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62359 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62359? ▼
ZIP code 62359 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 33 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62359? ▼
In ZIP code 62359, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 62359? ▼
In ZIP code 62359, approximately 47.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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