Saint Elmo, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62458
Fayette County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,228
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,810
- Median income Below-median income area
- $109,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Elmo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62458 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62458 covers 147.5 square miles in Saint Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,228 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62458 reports a modest median household income of $48,810 (39% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,581. The poverty rate is 20.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $109,800 (43% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $749; owner occupancy is 85.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 62458 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 62458
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Elmo, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62458.
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
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 62458, Saint Elmo, 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
2,228
Population
147.5
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62458?
42.7
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
0.9%
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?
$48,810
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$26,581
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62458 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Saint Elmo, 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)
$48,810 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
918housing units
918
Total Housing Units
816
Occupied Units
102
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,800
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$749
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 57 business establishments in ZIP 62458, employing approximately 734 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,520,000.
57
Businesses
734
Employees
$38.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 14 | 24.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 17.5% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 14.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 62458 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62411
Altamont (62411)
4,430 residents
- 62458
Saint Elmo (62458)
2,228 residents
- 62418
Brownstown (62418)
2,133 residents
- 62414
Beecher City (62414)
1,886 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62458 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62458 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62411
Altamont (62411)
$66,111 median income
- 62418
Brownstown (62418)
$58,448 median income
- 62414
Beecher City (62414)
$58,370 median income
- 62458
Saint Elmo (62458)
$48,810 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62458 ranks #4 of 4 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 62458, 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 (2,228 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 62458 in?
ZIP code 62458 (Saint Elmo) is located in Fayette County, Illinois. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62458?
ZIP code 62458 in Saint Elmo, IL has a population of 2,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62458?
The median household income in ZIP 62458 is $48,810, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62458?
The median home value in ZIP 62458 is $109,800, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62458?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62458 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62458?
ZIP code 62458 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 734 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62458?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62458 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (14), Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62458?
In ZIP code 62458, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 62458?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62458 is 23.2 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 62458?
In ZIP code 62458, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62458?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62458 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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