62069 ZIP Code — Mount Olive, IL

Macoupin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62069 is located in Mount Olive, Illinois, within Macoupin County. It covers approximately 29.15 square miles and serves a population of 3,230 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62069

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,000. 43% 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 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62069 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,230

population

29.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62069 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62069

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62069. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Olive	Acceptable
Mount Olive	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62009 Benld (2.6 mi) 62088 Staunton (5.5 mi) 62056 Litchfield (7.2 mi) 62033 Gillespie (7.2 mi) 62074 New Douglas (9.7 mi) 62014 Bunker Hill (11.1 mi) 62086 Sorento (12.5 mi) 62097 Worden (12.9 mi) 62015 Butler (14.1 mi) 62021 Dorsey (14.2 mi) 62001 Alhambra (14.3 mi) 62685 Shipman (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,230
Population density	111 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	29.15 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	39.0872
Longitude	-89.7506
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	44.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	32.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,230

Population

111

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$49,000

Median household income

$32,262

Per capita income

$99,200

Median home value

$776

Median monthly rent

78.1%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

1,305

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

103

10–14

107

15–19

20–24

134

25–34

138

185

35–44

191

210

45–54

218

55–59

187

60–64

194

231

65–74

239

117

75–84

121

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	519	16.1%
18 and over	2,711	83.9%
65 and over	827	25.6%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Asian 1.8%

Two or more races 0.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,122	96.4%
Asian	59	1.8%
Two or more races	26	0.8%
Black or African American	23	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	44.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	32.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$49,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 40.5%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,200
Median rent / month	$776
Owner occupied	78.1%
Renter occupied	21.9%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	84.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	14.0%
1939 or earlier	27.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	36.8%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.0%
Electricity	15.3%
Propane / LP gas	14.1%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	706	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	101	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	246	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	355	25.2%
Households with children under 18	301	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	557	39.6%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	17.7%
Married	54.9%	51.0%
Separated	1.9%	0.1%
Widowed	1.5%	9.5%
Divorced	15.7%	21.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	5.6%
Kindergarten	6	1.1%
Elementary school	226	39.6%
High school	180	31.6%
College / grad school	126	22.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Retail trade 16.9%

Manufacturing 16.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Professional & management 5.2%

Public administration 4.3%

Other services 4.2%

Construction 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Information 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.5%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 19.1%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 24.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.3%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	324	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,113	96.4%
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)	3,213	99.5%
Born in same state	3,198	99.0%
Born in different state	2,632	81.5%
Foreign born	15	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.5%
Not a US citizen	9	52.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	305	9.4%
French	303	9.4%
Arab	179	5.5%
English	41	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	11	0.3%
Irish	8	0.2%
Polish	5	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62069

What city is ZIP code 62069 in?

ZIP code 62069 is primarily assigned to Mount Olive, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62069 in?

ZIP code 62069 falls within Macoupin County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62069 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 62069 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62069 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 62069 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62069 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 62069 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62069?

The median home value in ZIP code 62069 is $99,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 62069 in?

ZIP code 62069 observes the CST timezone.