62079 ZIP Code, Piasa, IL
62079 is a ZIP code in Piasa, Illinois — mostly in Macoupin County (81% of its land), with smaller parts in Jersey County. It covers 11 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62030, 62012 and 62063. 292 people live here in 88 households, fewer than in most Illinois ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $133,333, well above the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 49.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Piasa, IL
- County: Macoupin County
- Land area: 11 sq mi
- Population: 292
- Median household income: $133,333
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 292 |
| Households | 88 |
| Median household income | $133,333 |
| Income per person | $44,861 |
| Median age | 49.7 |
| Homeowners | 86.4% |
| Median home value | $147,000 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 39.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Broadband internet | 71.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 12.5% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 13.6% |
| $50–75K | 9.1% |
| $75–100K | 9.1% |
| $100–150K | 17.0% |
| $150–200K | 10.2% |
| $200K+ | 28.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.0% |
| 10–19 | 12.3% |
| 20–24 | 21.9% |
| 25–34 | 0.0% |
| 35–44 | 0.0% |
| 45–54 | 47.3% |
| 55–64 | 15.1% |
| 65–74 | 3.4% |
| 75+ | 0.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 36.9% |
| Owned outright | 8.6% |
| Rented | 5.4% |
| Vacant | 49.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.1% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 26.9% |
Businesses in 62079
4 business establishments with 7 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62030 — Fidelity village, IL (3.6 mi)
- 62012 — Brighton village, IL (4.5 mi)
- 62063 — Medora village, IL (6.3 mi)
- 62685 — Shipman town, IL (7.8 mi)
- 62052 — Jerseyville city, IL (10.1 mi)
- 62014 — Bunker Hill city, IL (10.7 mi)
- 62630 — Chesterfield village, IL (11.5 mi)
- 62002 — Alton city, IL (11.7 mi)
Areas that include 62079
- Piasa, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jersey County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Macoupin County ZIP codes — 24 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62079, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62079 in?
- 62079 is a Piasa, IL mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62079 in?
- 62079 is mostly in Macoupin County (81% of its land), with smaller parts in Jersey County.
- What is the population of 62079?
- About 292 people (±155), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 314.
- What is the median household income in 62079?
- $133,333 (±$94,564), 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 62079?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62079 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62079?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62030 (3.6 mi, Fidelity), 62012 (4.5 mi, Brighton), 62063 (6.3 mi, Medora), 62685 (7.8 mi, Shipman), 62052 (10.1 mi, Jerseyville) and 62014 (10.7 mi, Bunker Hill).
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