62049 ZIP Code, Hillsboro, IL
62049 is a ZIP code in Hillsboro, Illinois in Montgomery County. It covers 82 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62089, 62051 and 62015. 7,871 people live here in 2,653 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $55,446, well below the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Hillsboro, IL
- County: Montgomery County
- Land area: 82 sq mi
- Population: 7,871
- Median household income: $55,446
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,871 |
| Households | 2,653 |
| Median household income | $55,446 |
| Income per person | $28,630 |
| Median age | 42.5 |
| Homeowners | 79.4% |
| Median home value | $127,600 |
| Median rent | $731 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.7% |
| Broadband internet | 88.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.8% |
| $10–15K | 4.5% |
| $15–25K | 8.2% |
| $25–35K | 9.9% |
| $35–50K | 14.2% |
| $50–75K | 14.5% |
| $75–100K | 9.4% |
| $100–150K | 15.8% |
| $150–200K | 9.4% |
| $200K+ | 7.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.4% |
| 10–19 | 9.3% |
| 20–24 | 6.0% |
| 25–34 | 14.3% |
| 35–44 | 15.9% |
| 45–54 | 14.0% |
| 55–64 | 15.0% |
| 65–74 | 10.2% |
| 75+ | 7.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.9% |
| Owned outright | 33.5% |
| Rented | 18.7% |
| Vacant | 8.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 84.4% |
| Townhome | 2.9% |
| 2–4 units | 6.1% |
| 5–19 units | 1.0% |
| 20+ units | 1.3% |
| Mobile / other | 4.3% |
Businesses in 62049
159 business establishments with 1,774 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 25
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 21
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 20
- Construction: 19
- Accommodation and Food Services: 17
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 14
- Finance and Insurance: 10
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62089 — Taylor Springs village, IL (1.6 mi)
- 62051 — Hillsboro city, IL (5.8 mi)
- 62015 — Litchfield city, IL (6 mi)
- 62077 — Panama village, IL (7.7 mi)
- 62017 — Coffeen city, IL (7.9 mi)
- 62019 — Donnellson village, IL (8.7 mi)
- 62091 — Walshville village, IL (9.1 mi)
- 62094 — Witt city, IL (9.7 mi)
Areas that include 62049
- Hillsboro, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Taylor Springs, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Schram City, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Montgomery County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 9: highest median home value in Montgomery County
- No. 5 of 9: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Montgomery County
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Montgomery County
- No. 4 of 9: highest median age in Montgomery County
Mail every home in 62049
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62049, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62049 in?
- 62049 is a Hillsboro, IL mailing address. By land area, 9% lies inside Hillsboro; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62049 in?
- 62049 is in Montgomery County.
- What is the population of 62049?
- About 7,871 people (±305), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,952.
- What is the median household income in 62049?
- $55,446 (±$12,335), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 62049?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62049 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62049?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62089 (1.6 mi, Taylor Springs), 62051 (5.8 mi, Hillsboro), 62015 (6 mi, Litchfield), 62077 (7.7 mi, Panama), 62017 (7.9 mi, Coffeen) and 62019 (8.7 mi, Donnellson).
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