| City: | Sawyerville, Illinois |
| County: | Macoupin County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:16:36 AM |
| Population: | 246 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 217 / 447 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.0780, -89.8063 |
| Land Area: | 0.896 sq mi |
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Sawyerville is a small village in Macoupin County, Illinois, with 246 residents spread across just 0.81 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone. Despite having street addresses on roads like Fisher Avenue, Mine Road, and Stewart Street, there's no alternative mail delivery. The 78 PO Boxes at the post office serve 107 households, meaning about 73% of residents rely on PO Box mail.
This isn't a typical rural community. With a median age of 40.1 years and a work-from-home rate of 41.6% (six residents), Sawyerville has adapted to modern remote work patterns while maintaining its historic character. The village has 135 housing units built before 1939, indicating deep roots in the region's coal mining history. Mine Road preserves this legacy in the street grid.
Rural carrier routes R001 and R002 deliver to street addresses in and around Sawyerville, but the post office itself operates under PO Box classification. With no registered businesses (zero establishments in Census data), this is purely residential territory. Home values average $82,100, and 78% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. It's a working-class community where 18.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees and median household income reaches $48,571.
All mail to Sawyerville addresses should include the recipient's PO Box number. The post office is classified as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning PO Box delivery is the only option across this territory.
Street names like Mine Road and School Street reflect Sawyerville's coal mining history and small-town educational legacy.
ZIP Code 62085 has 246 residents and 107 households (average 2.30 persons per household). The median age is 40.1 years, slightly older than the state (38.8) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.7% male and 55.3% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.7%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 246Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 193Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 274.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $70,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 107Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $85,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.30Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.96Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 204 | 216 | 172 | 188 | 208 | 203 | 193 | 192 | 162 | 165 | 176 | 167 | 195 | 193 |
| Decennial Census | 209 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 246 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.1
Male Median Age: 42
Female Median Age: 36.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Female | 6 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| Total | 10 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 27 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 6 | 20 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 11 |
| White: | 233 | 98.73% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 1.27% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 236 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 110 | 44.72% | 42.0 years |
| Females: | 136 | 55.28% | 36.5 years |
| Total: | 246 | 100% | 40.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 189 | 97.93% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 4 | 2.07% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 193 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 193 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $70,000, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $31,250 (80.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,125. Family households earn a median of $78,750 versus $46,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,500). By gender, male median income is $49,423 and female is $56,563, which is slightly above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $7,140 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.7%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (33.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,750 | $40,313 | $41,023 | $40,000 | $40,536 | $39,792 | $33,250 | $31,667 | $31,875 | $35,625 | $33,929 | $45,682 | $48,571 | $70,000 |
| Median Family Income | $43,542 | $53,333 | $53,214 | $41,964 | $41,833 | $41,750 | $34,688 | $34,688 | $43,438 | $46,250 | $44,167 | $56,250 | $76,250 | $78,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $24,821 | $26,071 | $26,406 | $27,188 | $31,250 | $35,250 | $27,308 | $26,625 | $26,250 | $26,875 | $29,286 | $38,750 | $36,250 | $46,250 |
| Median Male Income | $63,125 | $48,750 | $43,125 | $45,250 | $0 | $44,063 | $38,125 | $0 | $27,188 | $40,455 | $40,192 | $45,714 | $48,571 | $49,423 |
| Median Female Income | $21,250 | $22,031 | $20,893 | $23,125 | $0 | $23,500 | $0 | $25,000 | $26,250 | $41,250 | $44,063 | $46,875 | $58,750 | $56,563 |
| Employed: | 93 | 55.69% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 74 | 44.31% |
| Total: | 167 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 23 | 24.73% |
| Service: | 19 | 20.43% |
| Sales and Office: | 19 | 20.43% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1 | 1.08% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 31 | 33.33% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 93 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $85,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is down $23,300 (21.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $975 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $738. Of occupied housing, owners make up 98.81% (56.63% with a mortgage, 43.37% free-and-clear) and renters 1.19% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 34.38%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $108,300 | $115,600 | $81,500 | $60,000 | $65,000 | $70,000 | $59,300 | $64,400 | $75,000 | $73,500 | $70,000 | $81,300 | $82,100 | $85,000 |
| Less than $500: | 1 | 100.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $975 | $990 | $1,100 | $1,063 | $1,094 | $1,000 | $950 | $825 | $738 | $0 | $694 | $733 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 47 | 55.95% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 36 | 42.86% |
| Renter Occupied: | 1 | 1.19% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 84 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 84 | 65.63% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 44 | 34.38% |
| Total Housing Units: | 128 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 102 | 79.69% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 26 | 20.31% |
| Total Housing Units: | 128 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 52.30%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 3.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 17.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 16.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (65.52%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 8.67% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 87 | 58.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 21 | 14.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 3 | 2.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 20 | 13.33% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 4.00% |
| Total: | 150 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 137 | 91.33% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 26 | 17.33% |
| Private Insurance: | 104 | 48.15% |
| Public Insurance: | 101 | 46.76% |
| No Insurance: | 11 | 5.09% |
| Total: | 216 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 205 | 94.91% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 29.1% | 26.6% | 23.1% | 14.8% | 17.9% | 13.0% | 29.8% | 25.5% | 28.2% | 20.5% | 26.3% | 10.0% | 11.5% | 3.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 1 | 3.45% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 19 | 65.52% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 9 | 31.03% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 29 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1 | 3.45% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 28 | 96.55% |
ZIP Code 62085 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 81Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 62085 is located in Macoupin County, Illinois, within the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41180) and Illinois's 13rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,812,896 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 62085. It covers 0.896 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.012 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | St. Louis, MO-ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 41180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,812,896Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.896 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.012 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 13Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5793.65 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1767873Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Sawyerville village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 62085 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.