62059 ZIP Code — Lovejoy, IL

Saint Clair County, Illinois

ZIP code 62059 is located in Lovejoy, Illinois, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 0.66 square miles and serves a population of 629 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62059

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $32,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

The gap between median ($19,286) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 59% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% 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 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (54%), diabetes (21%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62059 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

629

population

0.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62059 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62059

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City	Status
Lovejoy	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	629
Population density	953 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	0.66 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	38.6534
Longitude	-90.1703
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.9%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	15.1%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

629

Population

953

People per sq mi

29.7

Median age

$19,286

Median household income

$30,523

Per capita income

$32,600

Median home value

$720

Median monthly rent

56.4%

Home ownership

24.5%

Poverty rate

12.1%

Unemployment

217

Housing units

47.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	183	29.1%
18 and over	446	70.9%
65 and over	106	16.9%
Median age	29.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 95.9%

Two or more races 2.4%

White 1.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	603	95.9%
Two or more races	15	2.4%
White	11	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.9%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	15.1%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 17.6%

$10k–$15k 25.0%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 2.0%

$50k–$75k 4.4%

$75k–$100k 0.5%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 28.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.6%
$10k–$15k	25.0%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	2.0%
$50k–$75k	4.4%
$75k–$100k	0.5%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	28.4%
Median income	$19,286

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 81.7%

$50k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 0.9%

$200k–$300k 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$32,600
Median rent / month	$720
Owner occupied	56.4%
Renter occupied	43.6%
Vacant	33.3%
Single-family detached	56.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	4.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	30.4%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	25.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	46.4%
3 bedrooms	20.3%
4 bedrooms	24.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	48.5%
1 vehicle	39.7%
2 vehicles	11.8%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.3%
Electricity	60.8%
No fuel used	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4	2.0%
Cohabiting couple	67	32.8%
Male householder, no spouse	17	8.3%
Female householder, no spouse	116	56.9%
Households with children under 18	95	46.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	55.4%
Average household size	3.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.3%	62.4%
Married	8.7%	1.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	2.9%	7.7%
Divorced	29.1%	26.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 3.0%

Associate's degree 0.5%

Bachelor's degree 37.0%

Graduate / professional 10.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	47.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	18	18.0%
Elementary school	63	63.0%
High school	2	2.0%
College / grad school	17	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 71.1%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Retail trade 9.6%

Professional & management 4.1%

Construction 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	67.8%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	3.7%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	41.5%
Government	58.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.2%
Carpool	18.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	29.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 24.5%

Under 18 years 24.0%

18 and over 24.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 41.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.0%
Retirement income	45.1%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	8.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	58.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	54.0%
High blood pressure	51.1%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	21.0%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	7.2%
Asthma	14.8%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	5.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	9.7%
No physical activity	43.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.0%
Depression	16.3%
Fair or poor health	32.2%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	86.3%
Visited dentist	44.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	36.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	0.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	74.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.0%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	0.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	554	88.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	628	99.8%
Born in same state	628	99.8%
Born in different state	371	59.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.4%
Internet access	85.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62059

What city is ZIP code 62059 in?

ZIP code 62059 is primarily assigned to Lovejoy, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62059 in?

ZIP code 62059 falls within Saint Clair County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62059?

25% of residents in ZIP code 62059 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62059 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 62059 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 62059?

Health data for ZIP code 62059 shows elevated rates of obesity (54%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62059?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62059 in?

ZIP code 62059 observes the CST timezone.