Mc Leansboro, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62859
Hamilton County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,748
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $54,011
- Median income Below-median income area
- $93,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mc Leansboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62859 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 62859 (Mc Leansboro, IL) fell -2.6% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 62859 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mc Leansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois, home to 5,748 residents across 537.2 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62859 reports a modest median household income of $54,011 (33% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,037. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,900 (51% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $572; owner occupancy is 72.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Hamilton County, so 62859 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 62859
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Leansboro, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62859.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Construction 12
Construction
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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 62859, Mc Leansboro, 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
5,748
Population
537.2
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62859?
44.8
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.4%
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?
$54,011
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$43,037
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62859 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Mc Leansboro, 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)
$54,011 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
2,496housing units
2,496
Total Housing Units
2,205
Occupied Units
291
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,900
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$572
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 132 business establishments in ZIP 62859, employing approximately 1,022 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,735,000.
132
Businesses
1,022
Employees
$39.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 23.5% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 14.4% |
| Construction | 12 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 5.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.0% |
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 62859 vs 62829 →
ZIP 62859 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62859
Mc Leansboro (62859)
5,748 residents
- 62828 1,426
Dahlgren (62828)
1,426 residents
- 62817 557
Broughton (62817)
557 residents
- 62829 72
Dale (62829)
72 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62859 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62859 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62817
Broughton (62817)
$105,625 median income
- 62828
Dahlgren (62828)
$70,583 median income
- 62859
Mc Leansboro (62859)
$54,011 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62859 ranks #3 of 3 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 62859, 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 (5,748 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 62859 in?
ZIP code 62859 (Mc Leansboro) is located in Hamilton County, Illinois. Hamilton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hamilton-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62859?
ZIP code 62859 in Mc Leansboro, IL has a population of 5,748 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62859?
The median household income in ZIP 62859 is $54,011, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62859?
The median home value in ZIP 62859 is $93,900, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62859?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62859 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62859?
ZIP code 62859 has 132 business establishments employing approximately 1,022 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62859?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62859 are: Other services (except public administration) (31), Retail trade (22), Health care and social assistance (19). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62859?
In ZIP code 62859, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 62859?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62859 is 26.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62859?
In ZIP code 62859, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62859?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62859 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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