PlainZIP

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
$53,622
Median income
$100,600
Median home value
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,898. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. Median home value sits at $100,600 (48% below the state average), median rent at $876 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 62439 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Lawrence County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62439?

40.3

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
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?

$53,622

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$33,898

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62439 ranks nationally

Lawrenceville, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,622 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,536

Total Housing Units

2,970

Occupied Units

566

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.0%
Renter 37.0%

$100,600

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62439 ranks #2 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 62439 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 62439 ranks #5 of 5 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
62427 Flat Rock, IL 1,702 8.8 mi
62417 Bridgeport, IL 3,064 7.5 mi
62460 Saint Francisville, IL 1,231 10.1 mi
47591 Vincennes, IN 26,770 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

62466 standard
Sumner, IL
Pop: 4,848
62417 standard
Bridgeport, IL
Pop: 3,064
62460 standard
Saint Francisville, IL
Pop: 1,231

Related Areas

Lawrence County Lawrenceville, IL Illinois

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.

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