62281 ZIP Code, Saint Jacob, IL
62281 is a ZIP code in Saint Jacob, Illinois in Madison County. It covers 33 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62294, 62061 and 62249. 3,059 people live here in 1,086 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $132,000, well above the Illinois median of $83,390; 52% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Saint Jacob, IL
- County: Madison County
- Land area: 33 sq mi
- Population: 3,059
- Median household income: $132,000
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,059 |
| Households | 1,086 |
| Median household income | $132,000 |
| Income per person | $50,292 |
| Median age | 37.1 |
| Homeowners | 91.0% |
| Median home value | $308,900 |
| Median rent | $1,191 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 51.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% |
| Broadband internet | 93.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.7% |
| $10–15K | 0.7% |
| $15–25K | 1.7% |
| $25–35K | 2.5% |
| $35–50K | 8.3% |
| $50–75K | 10.7% |
| $75–100K | 7.5% |
| $100–150K | 21.1% |
| $150–200K | 31.8% |
| $200K+ | 13.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.9% |
| 10–19 | 16.9% |
| 20–24 | 2.0% |
| 25–34 | 9.8% |
| 35–44 | 18.6% |
| 45–54 | 18.1% |
| 55–64 | 9.3% |
| 65–74 | 6.2% |
| 75+ | 2.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 61.0% |
| Owned outright | 26.2% |
| Rented | 8.6% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 97.0% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 1.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.1% |
Businesses in 62281
62 business establishments with 308 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 14
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 7
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62294 — Troy city, IL (4.8 mi)
- 62061 — Marine village, IL (5.8 mi)
- 62249 — Highland city, IL (6.9 mi)
- 62254 — Lebanon city, IL (7.1 mi)
- 62289 — Summerfield village, IL (7.7 mi)
- 62293 — Trenton city, IL (7.8 mi)
- 62062 — Maryville village, IL (10 mi)
- 62269 — O'Fallon city, IL (10.4 mi)
Areas that include 62281
- St. Jacob, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Saint Jacob, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Madison County ZIP codes — 31 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 28: highest median household income in Madison County
- No. 2 of 28: highest median home value in Madison County
- No. 1 of 28: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Madison County
- No. 1 of 28: highest share of households with children in Madison County
- No. 5 of 28: lowest median age in Madison County
- No. 6 of 27: fastest population growth in Madison County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62281, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62281 in?
- 62281 is a Saint Jacob, IL mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside St. Jacob; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62281 in?
- 62281 is in Madison County.
- What is the population of 62281?
- About 3,059 people (±425), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,912.
- What is the median household income in 62281?
- $132,000 (±$23,896), 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 62281?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62281 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62281?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62294 (4.8 mi, Troy), 62061 (5.8 mi, Marine), 62249 (6.9 mi, Highland), 62254 (7.1 mi, Lebanon), 62289 (7.7 mi, Summerfield) and 62293 (7.8 mi, Trenton).
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