PlainZIP

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
$54,011
Median income
$93,900
Median home value
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,037. Local economic indicators show a 12.4% poverty rate alongside 2.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $93,900 for a typical home value (51% below the state average), with rent averaging $572 a month; 72.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62859, plus 3 more within Hamilton County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62859?

44.8

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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

$43,037

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62859 ranks nationally

Mc Leansboro, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,011 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,496

Total Housing Units

2,205

Occupied Units

291

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$93,900

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62859 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62859 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 62859 ranks #3 of 3 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
62829 Dale, IL 72 7.4 mi
62817 Broughton, IL 557 9.0 mi
62828 Dahlgren, IL 1,426 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hamilton County

62828 standard
Dahlgren, IL
Pop: 1,426
62817 standard
Broughton, IL
Pop: 557
62829 standard
Dale, IL
Pop: 72

Related Areas

Hamilton County Mc Leansboro, IL Illinois

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.

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