62959 ZIP Code, Marion, IL
62959 is a ZIP code in Marion, Illinois in Williamson County. It covers 143 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62933, 62951 and 62974. 27,793 people live here in 11,953 households. With about 194 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $71,063, below the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Marion, IL
- County: Williamson County
- Land area: 143 sq mi
- Population: 27,793
- Median household income: $71,063
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 27,793 |
| Households | 11,953 |
| Median household income | $71,063 |
| Income per person | $38,576 |
| Median age | 41.8 |
| Homeowners | 71.0% |
| Median home value | $174,800 |
| Median rent | $925 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.9% |
| Broadband internet | 87.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.4% |
| $10–15K | 4.2% |
| $15–25K | 7.0% |
| $25–35K | 11.9% |
| $35–50K | 10.0% |
| $50–75K | 15.5% |
| $75–100K | 12.5% |
| $100–150K | 19.5% |
| $150–200K | 8.6% |
| $200K+ | 6.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.8% |
| 10–19 | 11.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.7% |
| 35–44 | 16.1% |
| 45–54 | 12.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 11.3% |
| 75+ | 9.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.7% |
| Owned outright | 25.7% |
| Rented | 26.0% |
| Vacant | 9.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.8% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 10.7% |
| 5–19 units | 6.8% |
| 20+ units | 2.6% |
| Mobile / other | 5.6% |
Businesses in 62959
935 business establishments with 19,282 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 134
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 118
- Accommodation and Food Services: 109
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 94
- Construction: 91
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 84
- Finance and Insurance: 79
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 37
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62933 — Energy village, IL (7.1 mi)
- 62951 — Johnston City city, IL (7.9 mi)
- 62974 — Pittsburg village, IL (8 mi)
- 62922 — Creal Springs city, IL (8.3 mi)
- 62948 — Herrin city, IL (9.7 mi)
- 62918 — Carterville city, IL (10.7 mi)
- 62921 — Colp village, IL (11 mi)
- 62841 — Freeman Spur village, IL (11.1 mi)
Areas that include 62959
- Marion, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Pittsburg, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Crab Orchard, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Whiteash, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Spillertown, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Williamson County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 14: highest median household income in Williamson County
- No. 5 of 14: highest median home value in Williamson County
- No. 5 of 14: highest share of households with children in Williamson County
- No. 5 of 14: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Williamson County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62959, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62959 in?
- 62959 is a Marion, IL mailing address. By land area, 10% lies inside Marion; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62959 in?
- 62959 is in Williamson County.
- What is the population of 62959?
- About 27,793 people (±835), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 27,629.
- What is the median household income in 62959?
- $71,063 (±$4,988), 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 62959?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62959 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62959?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62933 (7.1 mi, Energy), 62951 (7.9 mi, Johnston City), 62974 (8 mi, Pittsburg), 62922 (8.3 mi, Creal Springs), 62948 (9.7 mi, Herrin) and 62918 (10.7 mi, Carterville).
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