Marion, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62959
Williamson County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,948
- 77/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,063
- Median income Near-median income area
- $174,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marion pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 77
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62959 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 62959 (Marion, IL) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 178.2 in 2023 to 185.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62959 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, with 26,948 residents across 350.4 square miles, a density of 77 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62959 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,063 (11% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,576. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $174,800 (9% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $925; 71.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Williamson County, so 62959 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 62959
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marion, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62959.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
134 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
118 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
109 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
94 establishments
- Construction
Construction
91 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 62959, Marion, 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
26,948
Population
350.4
Area (sq mi)
77
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62959?
41.8
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
1.8%
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?
$71,063
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$38,576
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62959 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Marion, 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)
$71,063 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,227housing units
13,227
Total Housing Units
11,953
Occupied Units
1,274
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,800
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$925
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
186
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+86%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62959 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 134 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 147 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 164 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 178 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 186 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 935 business establishments in ZIP 62959, employing approximately 19,282 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,095,080,000.
935
Businesses
19,282
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 134 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 118 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 109 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 10.1% |
| Construction | 91 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 84 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 79 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 2.6% |
| Information | 20 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
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 62959 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62959
Marion (62959)
26,948 residents
- 62948
Herrin (62948)
12,865 residents
- 62951 5,352
Johnston City (62951)
5,352 residents
- 62922 3,119
Creal Springs (62922)
3,119 residents
- 62974 1,401
Pittsburg (62974)
1,401 residents
- 62933 1,230
Energy (62933)
1,230 residents
- 62841 98
Freeman Spur (62841)
98 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62959 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62959 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62922
Creal Springs (62922)
$74,245 median income
- 62959
Marion (62959)
$71,063 median income
- 62933
Energy (62933)
$67,794 median income
- 62974
Pittsburg (62974)
$64,107 median income
- 62948
Herrin (62948)
$60,975 median income
- 62951
Johnston City (62951)
$50,657 median income
- 62841
Freeman Spur (62841)
$31,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62959 ranks #2 of 7 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 62959, 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 (26,948 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 62959 in?
ZIP code 62959 (Marion) is located in Williamson County, Illinois. Williamson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williamson-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62959?
ZIP code 62959 in Marion, IL has a population of 26,948 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62959?
The median household income in ZIP 62959 is $71,063, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62959?
The median home value in ZIP 62959 is $174,800, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62959?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62959 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62959?
ZIP code 62959 has 935 business establishments employing approximately 19,282 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62959?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62959 are: Retail trade (134), Health care and social assistance (118), Accommodation and food services (109). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62959?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62959 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62959?
In ZIP code 62959, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 62959?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62959 is 25.3 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 62959?
In ZIP code 62959, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62959?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62959 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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