Lawrenceville, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62439
Lawrence County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,536
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,622
- Median income Below-median income area
- $100,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lawrenceville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62439 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62439 (Lawrenceville, IL) rose +36.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 124.2 in 2023 to 170.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62439 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois, home to 7,536 residents across 365.8 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62439 reports a modest median household income of $53,622 (33% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,898. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $100,600 (48% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $876; owner occupancy is 63.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Lawrence County, so 62439 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 62439
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawrenceville, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62439.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 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 62439, Lawrenceville, 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
7,536
Population
365.8
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62439?
40.3
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
1.4%
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?
$53,622
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$33,898
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62439 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Lawrenceville, 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)
$53,622 13th percentile higher than 13% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,536housing units
3,536
Total Housing Units
2,970
Occupied Units
566
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,600
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$876
Median Rent
1960
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
+36.9%
YoY Change (2024)
170
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+70%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62439 have increased 36.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.7% | 111 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 127 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 146 |
| 2023 | -14.9% | 124 |
| 2024 | +36.9% | 170 |
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 159 business establishments in ZIP 62439, employing approximately 2,131 people with a combined annual payroll of $98,265,000.
159
Businesses
2,131
Employees
$98.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 15.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 12.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 11 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 5.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.1% |
| Information | 4 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.9% |
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 62439 vs 62427 →
ZIP 62439 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47591
Vincennes (47591)
26,770 residents
- 62439 7,536
Lawrenceville (62439)
7,536 residents
- 62417 3,064
Bridgeport (62417)
3,064 residents
- 62427 1,702
Flat Rock (62427)
1,702 residents
- 62460 1,231
Saint Francisville (62460)
1,231 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62439 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62439 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62427
Flat Rock (62427)
$81,250 median income
- 62460
Saint Francisville (62460)
$66,620 median income
- 47591
Vincennes (47591)
$61,803 median income
- 62417
Bridgeport (62417)
$54,792 median income
- 62439
Lawrenceville (62439)
$53,622 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62439 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 62439, 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 (7,536 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 62439 in?
ZIP code 62439 (Lawrenceville) is located in Lawrence County, Illinois. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62439?
ZIP code 62439 in Lawrenceville, IL has a population of 7,536 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62439?
The median household income in ZIP 62439 is $53,622, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62439?
The median home value in ZIP 62439 is $100,600, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62439?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62439 is White at 86.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62439?
ZIP code 62439 has 159 business establishments employing approximately 2,131 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62439?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62439 are: Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (21), Accommodation and food services (20). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62439?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62439 increased by 36.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. 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 62439?
In ZIP code 62439, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 62439?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62439 is 19.9 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 62439?
In ZIP code 62439, approximately 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62439?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62439 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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