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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
$64,097
Median income
$118,600
Median home value
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,438. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. Median home value sits at $118,600 (38% below the state average), median rent at $688 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 62952 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Union 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 62952

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jonesboro, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62952.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62952?

40.2

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$32,438

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62952 ranks nationally

Jonesboro, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,097 37th percentile higher than 37% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,278

Total Housing Units

1,127

Occupied Units

151

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.1%
Renter 16.9%

$118,600

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62952 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 62952 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 62952 ranks #2 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
62961 Millcreek, IL 65 7.0 mi
62957 Mc Clure, IL 996 9.1 mi
62998 Wolf Lake, IL 419 9.1 mi
62920 Cobden, IL 3,265 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

62906 standard
Anna, IL
Pop: 7,276
62920 standard
Cobden, IL
Pop: 3,265
62926 standard
Dongola, IL
Pop: 2,263
62905 standard
Alto Pass, IL
Pop: 677
62998 standard
Wolf Lake, IL
Pop: 419
62961 standard
Millcreek, IL
Pop: 65

Related Areas

Union County Jonesboro, IL Illinois

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.

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