62249 ZIP Code, Highland, IL
62249 is a ZIP code in Highland, Illinois — mostly in Madison County (90% of its land), with smaller parts in Clinton and Bond counties. It covers 89 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62273, 62061 and 62281. 16,205 people live here in 7,203 households. With about 183 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $90,424, close to the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Highland, IL
- County: Madison County
- Land area: 89 sq mi
- Population: 16,205
- Median household income: $90,424
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 16,205 |
| Households | 7,203 |
| Median household income | $90,424 |
| Income per person | $50,065 |
| Median age | 43.6 |
| Homeowners | 80.7% |
| Median home value | $227,700 |
| Median rent | $858 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% |
| Broadband internet | 95.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.8% |
| $10–15K | 2.2% |
| $15–25K | 6.3% |
| $25–35K | 6.1% |
| $35–50K | 8.5% |
| $50–75K | 15.5% |
| $75–100K | 14.2% |
| $100–150K | 18.3% |
| $150–200K | 10.9% |
| $200K+ | 15.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.7% |
| 10–19 | 11.9% |
| 20–24 | 4.4% |
| 25–34 | 12.7% |
| 35–44 | 13.2% |
| 45–54 | 11.9% |
| 55–64 | 16.1% |
| 65–74 | 10.8% |
| 75+ | 9.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 47.9% |
| Owned outright | 30.4% |
| Rented | 18.4% |
| Vacant | 3.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 77.6% |
| Townhome | 4.9% |
| 2–4 units | 7.5% |
| 5–19 units | 5.6% |
| 20+ units | 3.8% |
| Mobile / other | 0.6% |
Businesses in 62249
419 business establishments with 5,406 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 59
- Retail Trade: 50
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 49
- Construction: 48
- Accommodation and Food Services: 44
- Finance and Insurance: 33
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 28
- Manufacturing: 23
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62273 — Pierron village, IL (5 mi)
- 62061 — Marine village, IL (6.4 mi)
- 62281 — St. Jacob village, IL (6.9 mi)
- 62275 — Pocahontas village, IL (7.7 mi)
- 62216 — Aviston village, IL (9.2 mi)
- 62001 — Alhambra village, IL (9.7 mi)
- 62293 — Trenton city, IL (9.8 mi)
- 62230 — Breese city, IL (11.1 mi)
Areas that include 62249
- Highland, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- St. Jacob, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Grantfork, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Pierron, IL ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Madison County ZIP codes — 31 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 9 of 28: highest median home value in Madison County
- No. 6 of 28: highest median age in Madison County
- No. 9 of 27: fastest population growth in Madison County
Mail every home in 62249
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62249, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62249 in?
- 62249 is a Highland, IL mailing address. By land area, 8% lies inside Highland; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62249 in?
- 62249 is mostly in Madison County (90% of its land), with smaller parts in Clinton and Bond counties.
- What is the population of 62249?
- About 16,205 people (±511), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 16,052.
- What is the median household income in 62249?
- $90,424 (±$6,519), 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 62249?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62249 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62249?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62273 (5 mi, Pierron), 62061 (6.4 mi, Marine), 62281 (6.9 mi, St. Jacob), 62275 (7.7 mi, Pocahontas), 62216 (9.2 mi, Aviston) and 62001 (9.7 mi, Alhambra).
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