ZIP Code 62079 Demographics

Macoupin County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 62079 compared to county averages.

Total Population

469

↓ 99.0% vs county

Median HH Income

—

No county data

Median Home Value

$255,800

↑ +110.9% vs county

Median Age

39.7 yrs

↑ 9.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.0%

↑ 35.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 62079 compares to Macoupin County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income Macoupin $65k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 62079 $256k Macoupin $121k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

11.7%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

71.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$775

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 62079 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$255,800
Down Payment (20%)$51,160
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,624P&I: $1293 | Tax: $256 | Ins: $75
Rent (Local Median)
$775
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $849/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 62079, sorted by distance.

62030 3.2 mi away jersey county 62012 4.8 mi away macoupin county 62063 5.9 mi away macoupin county 62685 7.7 mi away macoupin county 62052 9.6 mi away jersey county 62630 10.8 mi away macoupin county 62081 11.5 mi away greene county 62054 12.5 mi away greene county

About Macoupin County

Macoupin County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 44,907. The county's median household income is $64,706 and median home value is $121,300. ZIP code 62079 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Macoupin County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.