62859 Zip Code Profile

62859 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Mc Leansboro, Illinois. Median household income here ($28,622) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. At $73,000 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Mount Vernon area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $44,690/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 62859 is $39,231.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 62859 earn an average of $26,817/year. Women earn only $17,326/year.

2,237 people in 62859 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 62859? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 26.7 minutes.

The median age here is 43. There are 2,774 men and 2,974 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 45.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,220 people (out of the 5,748 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,414 homes, and 174 businesses every day. 35 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

62859 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 38 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Palermo, Italy!) and -88 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 521 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 5,748
• White Population: 5,682
• Black Population: 28
• Hispanic Population: 80
• Asian Population: 24
• Hawaiian Population: 1
• Indian Population: 38
• Male Population: 2,774
• Female Population: 2,974
• Median Age: 43
• Median Age of Males: 40
• Median Age of Females: 45

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Illinois
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Mount Vernon IL
• County: Hamilton
• City: Mc Leansboro
• Longitude: -88.5
• Latitude: 38.1
• Elevation: 522 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 618

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,144
• Drive alone: 1,796
• Carpool: 281
• Public transit: 24
• Ride bikes or walk: 35


• Average commute time: 26.7 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 158
•    5 - 9: 449
•    10 - 14: 273
•    15 - 19: 113
•    20 - 24: 159
•    25 - 29: 130
•    30 - 34: 289
•    35 - 39: 84
•    40 - 44: 98
•    45 - 59: 210
•    60 - 89: 98
•    90 plus: 83

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $73,000
• Average Annual Household Income: $35,793
• Businesses: 154
• Employees: 1,134
• Annual Payroll: $31,153,000
• Average Family Income: $44,690
• Median Family Income: $28,622
• Average Income for Men: $26,817
• Average Income for Women: $17,326

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 19
• Congressional District Land Area: 11518.0
• Sr Senator: Mark Kirk (R)
• Jr Senator: Richard J. Durbin (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 065
• State FIPS Code: 17

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View all schools in Mcleansboro

Primary Schools

East Side Elementary School

501 E Randolph St

Mcleansboro, IL 62859

(618) 643-2328

Hamilton County Preschool Center

204 W Cherry St

Mcleansboro, IL 62859

(618) 643-2328

High Schools

Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School

1 Fox Ln

Mcleansboro, IL 62859

(618) 643-2328