Jonesboro, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62952
Union County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,372
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,097
- Median income Near-median income area
- $118,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jonesboro pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62952 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62952 covers 253.5 square miles in Jonesboro, Union County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,372 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62952 reports a modest median household income of $64,097 (20% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,438. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 0.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,600 (38% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $688; owner occupancy is 83.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Union County, so 62952 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 62952
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jonesboro, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62952.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 62952, Jonesboro, 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
3,372
Population
253.5
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62952?
40.2
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
0.3%
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?
$64,097
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$32,438
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62952 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Jonesboro, 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)
$64,097 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
1,278housing units
1,278
Total Housing Units
1,127
Occupied Units
151
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,600
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$688
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 62952, employing approximately 234 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,301,000.
48
Businesses
234
Employees
$8.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 16.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 6.3% |
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 62952 vs 62961 →
ZIP 62952 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62952
Jonesboro (62952)
3,372 residents
- 62920
Cobden (62920)
3,265 residents
- 62957 996
Mc Clure (62957)
996 residents
- 62998 419
Wolf Lake (62998)
419 residents
- 62961 65
Millcreek (62961)
65 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62952 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62952 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62961
Millcreek (62961)
$151,250 median income
- 62952
Jonesboro (62952)
$64,097 median income
- 62998 $56,300
Wolf Lake (62998)
$56,300 median income
- 62920 $55,288
Cobden (62920)
$55,288 median income
- 62957 $46,053
Mc Clure (62957)
$46,053 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62952 ranks #2 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 62952, 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 (3,372 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 62952 in?
ZIP code 62952 (Jonesboro) is located in Union County, Illinois. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62952?
ZIP code 62952 in Jonesboro, IL has a population of 3,372 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62952?
The median household income in ZIP 62952 is $64,097, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62952?
The median home value in ZIP 62952 is $118,600, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62952?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62952 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62952?
ZIP code 62952 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 234 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62952?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62952 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62952?
In ZIP code 62952, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 62952?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62952 is 20.9 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 62952?
In ZIP code 62952, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62952?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62952 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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