County ProfileIL
Macoupin County
Population: 44,967 · 21 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
44,967
People
Median age
44.2
Housing
Total households
17,576
Income
Median household income
$70,805
Housing
Total housing units
21,139
Employment
Employment rate
55%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
20.3%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.9%
County details
Local time 05:35:24(CT)| Name | Macoupin |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 21total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 16 Standard5 PO Box |
| Area code | 217, 447, 618, 730 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 39.2659138, -89.9263301 |
| Land area | 863 sq miles(2,235.1 km²) |
Map of Macoupin county, Illinois with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Macoupin County
Compare the largest cities in Macoupin County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlinville | 5,710 | $57,708 | 1ZIPs |
| Staunton | 5,054 | $57,904 | 1ZIPs |
| Virden | 3,231 | $80,577 | 1ZIPs |
| Gillespie | 3,168 | $82,772 | 1ZIPs |
| Brighton | 2,221 | $80,214 | 1ZIPs |
| Mount Olive | 2,015 | $55,625 | 1ZIPs |
| Girard | 1,785 | $50,300 | 1ZIPs |
| Bunker Hill | 1,630 | $75,917 | 1ZIPs |
| Benld | 1,464 | $47,850 | 1ZIPs |
| Palmyra | 605 | $44,276 | 1ZIPs |
| Wilsonville | 536 | $45,417 | 1ZIPs |
| Shipman | 511 | $56,771 | 1ZIPs |
| Medora | 379 | $76,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Piasa | 314 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Sawyerville | 268 | $61,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Nilwood | 201 | $46,771 | 1ZIPs |
| Modesto | 182 | $70,417 | 1ZIPs |
| Chesterfield | 170 | $60,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Hettick | 149 | $65,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Eagarville | 114 | $70,781 | 1ZIPs |
| Scottville | 93 | $71,250 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Macoupin County
Review the most populated postal areas across Macoupin County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62626 | Carlinville | $70,781 | 8,033 |
| 62088 | Staunton | $62,808 | 6,605 |
| 62012 | Brighton | $92,571 | 6,373 |
| 62033 | Gillespie | $78,286 | 4,584 |
| 62014 | Bunker Hill | $93,233 | 3,836 |
| 62690 | Virden | $84,196 | 3,736 |
| 62640 | Girard | $66,116 | 3,446 |
| 62069 | Mount Olive | $59,764 | 3,076 |
| 62685 | Shipman | $64,063 | 1,814 |
| 62009 | Benld | $45,217 | 1,636 |
| 62674 | Palmyra | $55,417 | 1,305 |
| 62063 | Medora | $63,295 | 1,144 |
| 62093 | Wilsonville | $45,313 | 529 |
| 62630 | Chesterfield | $112,917 | 474 |
| 62667 | Modesto | $63,088 | 459 |
| 62649 | Hettick | $71,875 | 453 |
| 62079 | Piasa | $133,333 | 314 |
| 62085 | Sawyerville | $70,000 | 246 |
| 62672 | Nilwood | $46,771 | 208 |
| 62023 | Eagarville | $71,458 | 101 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS