ZIP Code 62079 - Piasa Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 62079 is located in Piasa Illinois. Portions of 62079 are also in Shipman Township and Fidelity Township. 62079 is entirely within Macoupin County. Regionally, 62079 is located in Metro St. Louis.
ZIP Code 62079 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Piasa |
| Primary County | Macoupin County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 469 |
| Area Code(s) | 618 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 62079 Map
62079 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 62079 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62079 is White. The current unemployment level in 62079 is 5.2%.
| Population | 469 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 54 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 139 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $159,450 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.56% |
62079 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 297 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62079 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 602 | 97.1% |
| Black | 8 | 1.29% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.65% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62079 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 59 | 21.45% |
| Bachelor Degree | 47 | 17.09% |
| High School Diploma | 54 | 19.64% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 41 | 14.91% |
| Associates Degree | 55 | 20% |
| Masters Degree | 19 | 6.91% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
62079 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.11700058, -90.12733459 |
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| Cities/Towns in 62079 | |
| Region | Metro St. Louis |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | St. Louis, MO-IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 9 Square Miles |
62079 Schools
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62079 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 72i - Western Dissected Illinoian Till Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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