62256 ZIP Code — Maeystown, IL
Monroe County, Illinois
ZIP code 62256 is located in Maeystown, Illinois, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 0.12 square miles and serves a population of 34 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.
34
population
0.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62256 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62256
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Maeystown | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34 |
| Population density | 283 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 133 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.2459 |
| Longitude | -90.2047 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 618 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
34
Population
283
People per sq mi
46.0
Median age
$76,250
Median household income
$35,994
Per capita income
$168,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
75.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
31
Housing units
8.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
0
5–9
1
2
10–14
2
1
15–19
1
2
20–24
2
2
35–44
4
2
45–54
4
2
55–59
3
2
65–74
3
0
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 27 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 6 | 17.6% |
| Median age | 46.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 100% |
Household income
$50k–$75k
41.7%
$75k–$100k
25.0%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
16.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $50k–$75k | 41.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 25.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.7% |
| Median income | $76,250 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
22.2%
$150k–$200k
22.2%
$200k–$300k
44.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% |
| Vacant | 64.7% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.11 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 20.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 8.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 85.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.0% |
| 3 or more | 16.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 25.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 75.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10 | 83.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1 | 8.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1 | 8.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4 | 33.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5 | 41.7% |
| Average household size | 2.83 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 35.3% |
| Married | 91.7% | 58.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 5.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
52.2%
Associate's degree
34.8%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
8.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 8.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 4 | 36.4% |
| High school | 3 | 27.3% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 36.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.7%
Public administration
28.6%
Manufacturing
21.4%
Finance & real estate
14.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 21.4% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 50.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 50.0% |
| Government | 50.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 47.5 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.7% |
| Retirement income | 41.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4 | 14.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 28.6% |
| 18–64 years | 14.3% |
| 65 and over | 33.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 97.1% |
| Public insurance | 17.6% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 34 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 31 | 91.2% |
| Born in different state | 27 | 79.4% |
| Foreign born | 3 | 8.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 9 | 26.5% |
| Italian | 7 | 20.6% |
| Arab | 3 | 8.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2 | 5.9% |
| Irish | 1 | 2.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.3% |
| Internet access | 91.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62256
What city is ZIP code 62256 in?
ZIP code 62256 is primarily assigned to Maeystown, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62256 in?
ZIP code 62256 falls within Monroe County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62256?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 62256 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 62256 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 62256 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 62256 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62256?
The median home value in ZIP code 62256 is $168,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 62256 in?
ZIP code 62256 observes the CST timezone.