ZIP Code 62079, IL
Living in 62079
Bikeability
34
Walkability
77
Commute
64
Public Transit
34
Affordability
38
Public Safety
86
Airports
35
Hospitals
31
Colleges
62
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
13
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
323
Population
-73 (2010–19)
31 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
-14% (2010–19)
84%
Family Households
-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years41%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years12%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate22%
Some College67%
Bachelor's degree11%
Households
Family household84%
Householder living alone16%
Economy
-
Median Household Income
-$30k (2010–19)
42%
Above Poverty
-41% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
100%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K58%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K9%
$125K to $149K15%
Employers
Private sector91%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance25%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office10%
Service43%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%
Housing
-
Median Home Value
-$34k (2010–19)
25%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
92%
Owner-Occupied
+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached59%
Mobile home41%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198941%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K44%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K10%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K16%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
LP gas36%
Wood18%
Crime
Violent Crime in 62079
United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Macoupin County19
Property Crime in 62079
United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Macoupin County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 62079
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding50
Tornado29
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 62079, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 62079, IL
St Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic School
10 miles, W
Montessori Childrens House
11 miles, S
St Ambrose Catholic School
13 miles, S
Evangelical School
13 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 62079, IL
Principia College
16 miles, SW
Blackburn College
19 miles, NE
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
23 miles, S
Saint Louis Christian College
25 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 62079, IL
Jersey Community Hospital
11 miles, W
Alton Mental Health Center
14 miles, S
Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center
14 miles, S
Alton Memorial Hospital
15 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 62079, IL
St Louis Lambert International Airport
28 miles, SW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
42 miles, SE
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
56 miles, NE
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
80 miles, NW