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Union County
Jonesboro, IL
62952
62952 ZIP Code — Jonesboro, IL
Union County, Illinois
ZIP code 62952 is located in
Jonesboro ,
Illinois ,
within Union County .
It covers approximately 93.84 square miles and serves a population of
3,050 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62952
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $49,432. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 62952 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,050
Population density
33 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
181
Geography
Land area
93.84 sq mi
Water area
0.98 sq mi
Latitude
37.4225
Longitude
-89.3624
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.9%
48.3%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
31.8%
33.3%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
15.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.2%
3.0%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$49,432
Median household income
$109,100
Median home value
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 739 24.2% 18 and over 2,311 75.8% 65 and over 559 18.3% Median age 40.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Group Count % White 2,862 93.4% Two or more races 138 4.5% Black or African American 21 0.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 18 0.6% Hispanic or Latino 13 0.4% Asian 9 0.3% Other race 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.9%
48.3%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
31.8%
33.3%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
15.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.2%
3.0%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.8% $10k–$15k 13.1% $15k–$25k 13.0% $25k–$35k 8.3% $35k–$50k 8.1% $50k–$75k 11.8% $75k–$100k 10.6% $100k–$150k 18.8% $150k–$200k 6.1% $200k+ 2.4% Median income $49,432
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $109,100 Median rent / month $720 Owner occupied 79.7% Renter occupied 20.3% Vacant 13.6% Single-family detached 70.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 24.4% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.63
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.3% 2000–2009 14.3% 1990–1999 14.9% 1980–1989 9.9% 1970–1979 19.8% 1960–1969 6.6% 1950–1959 7.7% 1940–1949 3.4% 1939 or earlier 18.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.3% 1 bedroom 1.8% 2 bedrooms 28.5% 3 bedrooms 53.5% 4 bedrooms 13.7% 5+ bedrooms 1.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.8% 1 vehicle 26.2% 2 vehicles 39.6% 3 or more 27.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 36.4% Electricity 47.8% Propane / LP gas 9.2% Wood 6.1% No fuel used 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 570 48.1% Cohabiting couple 96 8.1% Male householder, no spouse 218 18.4% Female householder, no spouse 301 25.4% Households with children under 18 434 36.6% Households with seniors (65+) 410 34.6% Average household size 2.51
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.4% 29.4% Married 50.9% 44.0% Separated 0.6% 0.2% Widowed 6.8% 13.2% Divorced 14.3% 13.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.0% Bachelor's or higher 19.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 36 5.3% Kindergarten 57 8.3% Elementary school 229 33.5% High school 258 37.7% College / grad school 104 15.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.5%
Public administration
11.4%
Transportation & utilities
9.6%
Professional & management
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.1% Service 19.4% Sales & office 15.0% Natural resources & construction 12.4% Production & transportation 19.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 65.4% Government 25.3% Self-employed 9.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.9% Carpool 7.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.2% Work from home 1.1% Other means 2.6% Avg commute (minutes) 27.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
15.6%
Female-led households
33.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.7% Retirement income 19.0% Supplemental Security 4.8% Cash public assistance 8.8% Food stamps / SNAP 20.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.7% High blood pressure 35.6% High cholesterol 35.4% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 29.1% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.9% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.7% Binge drinking 14.7% No physical activity 27.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.2% Depression 18.6% Fair or poor health 16.8% Poor mental health 13.7% Poor physical health 11.5% No health insurance 11.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.1% Visited dentist 60.8% Cholesterol screening 88.8% Teeth loss 17.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 184 8.0%
Disability % Any disability 21.8% Under 18 5.4% 18–64 years 18.7% 65 and over 53.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.5% Public insurance 47.6% No insurance 3.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,847 93.3% Spanish 13 0.5% Other Indo-European 4 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 9 0.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,033 99.4% Born in same state 3,033 99.4% Born in different state 2,210 72.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 17 0.6% Not a US citizen 2 11.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 250 8.2% French 230 7.5% Italian 163 5.3%
Ancestry Count % Polish 23 0.8% Dutch 6 0.2% English 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.9% Internet access 86.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62952
What city is ZIP code 62952 in?
ZIP code 62952 is primarily assigned to Jonesboro, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62952 in?
ZIP code 62952 falls within Union County, Illinois.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62952?
25% of residents in ZIP code 62952 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62952?
The median home value in ZIP code 62952 is $109,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 62952?
ZIP code 62952 has an estimated population of 3,050 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 62952?
The median household income in ZIP code 62952 is $49,432, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 62952 in?
ZIP code 62952 observes the CST timezone.
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