62079 ZIP Code — Piasa, IL

Macoupin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62079 is located in Piasa, Illinois, within Macoupin County. It covers approximately 11.02 square miles and serves a population of 469 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62079

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $255,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62079 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a strong veteran community.

469

population

11.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62079 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62079

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62079. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Piasa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62012 Brighton (5.8 mi) 62063 Medora (5.8 mi) 62685 Shipman (6.9 mi) 62052 Jerseyville (10.4 mi) 62630 Chesterfield (10.7 mi) 62014 Bunker Hill (10.7 mi) 62022 Dow (11.4 mi) 62035 Godfrey (12 mi) 62002 Alton (12.3 mi) 62021 Dorsey (12.4 mi) 62010 Bethalto (13.2 mi) 62081 Rockbridge (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	469
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	11.02 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	39.1165
Longitude	-90.1311
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	81.8%	44.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	32.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

469

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

Median household income

$36,701

Per capita income

$255,800

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

71.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

129

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	109	23.2%
18 and over	360	76.8%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	469	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.8%	44.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	32.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	8.8%

$35k–$50k 28.3%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k+ 18.8%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	28.3%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
$200k+	18.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 26.3%

$200k–$300k 73.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$255,800
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	71.7%
Renter occupied	28.3%
Vacant	17.9%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	25.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	17.9%
1940–1949	11.3%
1939 or earlier	11.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	14.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.8%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	7.2%
3 or more	52.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.2%
Propane / LP gas	73.9%
Wood	18.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	99	71.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	10	7.2%
Female householder, no spouse	29	21.0%
Households with children under 18	102	73.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	3.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	34.1%
Married	47.5%	49.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.8%
Divorced	20.7%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 24.2%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 29.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	76	36.9%
High school	33	16.0%
College / grad school	97	47.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 20.2%

Transportation & utilities 19.6%

Manufacturing 18.7%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Other services 9.5%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Construction 5.5%

Professional & management 5.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.3%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	3.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	18.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

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	0.0%
Retirement income	13.8%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	18.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	18.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.1%
Public insurance	23.0%
No insurance	15.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	469	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)	469	100.0%
Born in same state	469	100.0%
Born in different state	434	92.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	118	25.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	60	12.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.4%
Internet access	73.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62079

What city is ZIP code 62079 in?

ZIP code 62079 is primarily assigned to Piasa, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62079 in?

ZIP code 62079 falls within Macoupin County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62079?

12% 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 62079 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 62079 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 62079?

ZIP code 62079 has an estimated population of 469 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62079?

The median home value in ZIP code 62079 is $255,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 62079 in?

ZIP code 62079 observes the CST timezone.