Warsaw, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62379
Hancock County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,049
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,200
- Median income Near-median income area
- $103,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Warsaw pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62379 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62379 covers 246.9 square miles in Warsaw, Hancock County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,049 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62379 reports a modest median household income of $62,200 (22% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,102. Unemployment is 13.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $103,200 (46% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $820; owner occupancy is 82.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hancock County, so 62379 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 62379
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warsaw, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62379.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
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 62379, Warsaw, 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
2,049
Population
246.9
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62379?
42.4
Median Age
44.2%
Male
55.8%
Female
0.8%
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?
$62,200
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$37,102
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62379 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Warsaw, 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)
$62,200 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
954housing units
954
Total Housing Units
838
Occupied Units
116
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$103,200
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$820
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 62379, employing approximately 72 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,062,000.
22
Businesses
72
Employees
$3.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 18.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 13.6% |
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 62379 vs 62373 →
ZIP 62379 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62341
Hamilton (62341)
3,610 residents
- 62379
Warsaw (62379)
2,049 residents
- 63430 639
Alexandria (63430)
639 residents
- 62373 300
Sutter (62373)
300 residents
- 62348 170
Lima (62348)
170 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62379 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62379 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62373
Sutter (62373)
$110,568 median income
- 62348
Lima (62348)
$77,969 median income
- 63430
Alexandria (63430)
$65,250 median income
- 62341
Hamilton (62341)
$62,262 median income
- 62379
Warsaw (62379)
$62,200 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62379 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62379, 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 (2,049 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62379 in?
ZIP code 62379 (Warsaw) is located in Hancock County, Illinois. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62379?
ZIP code 62379 in Warsaw, IL has a population of 2,049 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62379?
The median household income in ZIP 62379 is $62,200, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62379?
The median home value in ZIP 62379 is $103,200, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62379?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62379 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62379?
ZIP code 62379 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 72 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62379?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62379 are: Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Finance and insurance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62379?
In ZIP code 62379, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 62379?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62379 is 22.9 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 62379?
In ZIP code 62379, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62379?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62379 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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