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McLeansboro city, IL

ZIP 62859 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 62859

62859 has a population of 5,199 with a median age of 41.9 yrs (49.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
95.5%+55% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.1%-81% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.1%-89% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.2%+5% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.8%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
21.0%+29% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.7%-3% vs US avg
x
High school
33.8%+29% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.2%-37% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.7%-30% vs US avg
x
Divorced
20.4%+98% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.1%
x
Diversity Index
9/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
11.8%+2% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
8.2%+37% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.6%+53% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
61.3%+958% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 62859

Poverty Rate
11.8%+2% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+37% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
3.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.6%+53% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.2%+2% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.7%+34% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
61.3%+958% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,199
Median age41.9
Poverty rate11.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White95.5%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.1%
Asian1.1%
Foreign-born0.0%