62459 ZIP Code — Sainte Marie, IL

Jasper County, Illinois

ZIP code 62459 is located in Sainte Marie, Illinois, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 1.10 square miles and serves a population of 289 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62459

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,125. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

289
population
1.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62459 ZIP code map
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City Status
Sainte Marie Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 289
Population density 263 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 079
Geography
Land area 1.10 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 38.9297
Longitude -88.0276
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 48.2% 43.8% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 36.6% 32.3% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 15.2% 21.8% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.1% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

289
Population
263
People per sq mi
29.8
Median age
$73,125
Median household income
$26,526
Per capita income
$95,800
Median home value
$200
Median monthly rent
94.4%
Home ownership
5.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
98
Housing units
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
12
Under 5
14
13
5–9
15
19
10–14
22
6
15–19
7
7
20–24
8
17
25–34
20
20
35–44
22
21
45–54
23
6
55–59
6
7
60–64
7
4
65–74
4
1
75–84
2
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1810536.3%
18 and over18463.7%
65 and over175.9%
Median age29.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White289100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 48.2% 43.8% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 36.6% 32.3% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 15.2% 21.8% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.1% 8.8%
Under $10k 5.6%
$10k–$15k 4.5%
$15k–$25k 5.6%
$25k–$35k 4.5%
$35k–$50k 9.0%
$50k–$75k 22.5%
$75k–$100k 15.7%
$100k–$150k 23.6%
$150k–$200k 9.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.6%
$10k–$15k4.5%
$15k–$25k5.6%
$25k–$35k4.5%
$35k–$50k9.0%
$50k–$75k22.5%
$75k–$100k15.7%
$100k–$150k23.6%
$150k–$200k9.0%
Median income$73,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%
$50k–$100k 45.2%
$100k–$150k 17.9%
$150k–$200k 19.0%
$200k–$300k 7.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$95,800
Median rent / month$200
Owner occupied94.4%
Renter occupied5.6%
Vacant13.6%
Single-family detached91.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.0%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)3.32

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.9%
2000–20091.9%
1990–19992.9%
1980–198913.6%
1970–197920.4%
1960–196924.3%
1950–19599.7%
1940–19491.0%
1939 or earlier23.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.9%
1 bedroom10.7%
2 bedrooms27.2%
3 bedrooms46.6%
4 bedrooms10.7%
5+ bedrooms1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.5%
1 vehicle25.8%
2 vehicles22.5%
3 or more47.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas78.7%
Electricity15.7%
Propane / LP gas5.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4348.3%
Cohabiting couple910.1%
Male householder, no spouse1213.5%
Female householder, no spouse2528.1%
Households with children under 183539.3%
Households with seniors (65+)1516.9%
Average household size3.25

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.1%30.1%
Married60.4%47.6%
Separated1.1%0.0%
Widowed1.1%7.8%
Divorced14.3%14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%
Some HS, no diploma 0.6%
HS graduate 33.1%
Some college, no degree 31.3%
Associate's degree 13.9%
Bachelor's degree 20.5%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.8%
Bachelor's or higher20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool99.6%
Kindergarten66.4%
Elementary school5760.6%
High school1111.7%
College / grad school1111.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.4%
Retail trade 11.7%
Education & healthcare 11.7%
Agriculture & mining 10.2%
Construction 8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%
Transportation & utilities 6.6%
Professional & management 5.8%
Finance & real estate 5.1%
Public administration 5.1%
Other services 4.4%
Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts37.2%
Service5.8%
Sales & office21.9%
Natural resources & construction11.7%
Production & transportation23.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.7%
Government11.7%
Self-employed14.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.5%
Carpool4.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk9.6%
Work from home4.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)26.9

Poverty

All people 5.9%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 9.2%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security15.7%
Retirement income21.3%
Supplemental Security4.5%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP7.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.1%
High blood pressure35.0%
High cholesterol34.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis29.2%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.7%
Cancer8.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.9%
Binge drinking14.6%
No physical activity25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.1%
Depression17.2%
Fair or poor health14.3%
Poor mental health12.4%
Poor physical health10.1%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.5%
Visited dentist65.0%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss14.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans116.0%
Disability%
Any disability10.4%
Under 189.5%
18–64 years6.6%
65 and over52.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance72.7%
Public insurance27.7%
No insurance3.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only26391.0%
Spanish31.1%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander31.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)28598.6%
Born in same state28598.6%
Born in different state25688.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen41.4%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French6422.1%
Arab217.3%
AncestryCount%
Italian196.6%
English10.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access30.8%
Internet access91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62459

What city is ZIP code 62459 in?

ZIP code 62459 is primarily assigned to Sainte Marie, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62459 in?

ZIP code 62459 falls within Jasper County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62459 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 62459 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 62459 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 62459 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62459?

The median home value in ZIP code 62459 is $95,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 62459?

ZIP code 62459 has an estimated population of 289 residents, with a density of 263 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62459 in?

ZIP code 62459 observes the CST timezone.

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