62959 ZIP Code — Marion, IL

Williamson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62959 is located in Marion, Illinois, within Williamson County. It covers approximately 143.03 square miles and serves a population of 27,255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62959

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 $164,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $61,850. SNAP benefit usage at 18% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62959 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

27,255

population

143.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62959 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62959

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62959. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marion	Acceptable
Marion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62974 Pittsburg (5.5 mi) 62951 Johnston City (7.7 mi) 62922 Creal Springs (8.5 mi) 62933 Energy (8.7 mi) 62948 Herrin (9.9 mi) 62987 Stonefort (11.4 mi) 62918 Carterville (11.5 mi) 62896 West Frankfort (11.7 mi) 62967 New Burnside (12 mi) 62972 Ozark (12 mi) 62917 Carrier Mills (12.9 mi) 62902 Carbondale (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	27,255
Population density	191 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	199

Geography
Land area	143.03 sq mi
Water area	7.85 sq mi
Latitude	37.7229
Longitude	-88.8776
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	46.3%	48.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

27,255

Population

191

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$61,850

Median household income

$36,364

Per capita income

$164,600

Median home value

$834

Median monthly rent

70.2%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

9,335

Housing units

27.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

802

Under 5

741

843

5–9

780

841

10–14

778

763

15–19

705

608

20–24

562

1,739

25–34

1,608

2,183

35–44

2,018

1,770

45–54

1,636

665

55–59

615

977

60–64

902

1,700

65–74

1,571

1,021

75–84

944

251

85+

232

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,749	21.1%
18 and over	21,506	78.9%
65 and over	5,719	21.0%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.9%

Black or African American 4.6%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Asian 2%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	23,973	85.9%
Black or African American	1,297	4.6%
Two or more races	1,148	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	655	2.3%
Asian	546	2%
Other race	211	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	80	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	48.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$61,850

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 14.9%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,600
Median rent / month	$834
Owner occupied	70.2%
Renter occupied	29.8%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	72.3%
Large apartment buildings	4.3%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	10.8%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	11.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	31.6%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.4%
Electricity	69.4%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,170	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	910	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	2,369	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	3,069	26.6%
Households with children under 18	2,987	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,054	35.2%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.3%	22.8%
Married	46.3%	49.8%
Separated	1.1%	0.8%
Widowed	3.4%	10.0%
Divorced	11.9%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 30.9%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	27.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	339	6.1%
Kindergarten	307	5.5%
Elementary school	2,686	48.5%
High school	1,136	20.5%
College / grad school	1,072	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Retail trade 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Professional & management 5.9%

Other services 5.5%

Construction 5.0%

Public administration 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.5%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 21.4%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 35.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,217	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.5%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	25,712	94.3%
Spanish	136	0.5%
Other Indo-European	47	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.0%
Other languages	77	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	26,755	98.2%
Born in same state	26,733	98.1%
Born in different state	20,761	76.2%
Foreign born	22	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	500	1.8%
Not a US citizen	240	48.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,553	13%
French	3,149	11.6%
Arab	1,874	6.9%
Polish	400	1.5%
English	224	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	98	0.4%
Norwegian	82	0.3%
German	38	0.1%
Irish	13	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62959

What city is ZIP code 62959 in?

ZIP code 62959 is primarily assigned to Marion, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62959 in?

ZIP code 62959 falls within Williamson County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62959 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 62959 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 62959 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 62959 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62959?

The median home value in ZIP code 62959 is $164,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 62959?

ZIP code 62959 has an estimated population of 27,255 residents, with a density of 191 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62959 in?

ZIP code 62959 observes the CST timezone.