| City: | Renault, Illinois |
| County: | Monroe County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:17:33 AM |
| Population: | 97 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 618 / 730 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.1533, -90.1341 |
| Land Area: | 1.653 sq mi |
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Renault is a tiny rural community in Monroe County, Illinois, about 25 miles south of St. Louis. With just 97 residents and 44 households, it's one of the smallest communities with its own ZIP code in the region. The post office maintains 27 PO Boxes, and this is officially designated a PO Box Only Zone. There's no carrier delivery to homes.
The community has a long history. More than half the housing stock (53%) was built before 1939, making Renault one of Monroe County's older settlements. Despite its small size, it's an affluent area. Median household income reaches $245,179, and median home values stand at $271,400. These numbers suggest professionals and retirees who value rural privacy while staying within reach of St. Louis job markets.
The street infrastructure is minimal. Only two streets appear in postal records: Main Street and Southfork Road. General Delivery is available for those who don't maintain a PO Box. The post office serves as the community's central gathering point, and residents typically drive to the facility to collect mail and packages.
Nearest municipalities include Columbia (14.9 miles), Millstadt (16.5 miles), and Barnhart, Missouri (17.5 miles). The ZIP boundary is actually a point location enclosed within neighboring ZIP 62244. With a median age of 39.8 years and virtually everyone (100%) born in the United States, Renault maintains the character of an established, stable rural American community.
Only two streets in postal records indicate a very small, compact community.
ZIP Code 62279 has 97 residents and 44 households (average 2.20 persons per household). The median age is 39.8 years, slightly older than the state (38.8) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.6% male and 47.4% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.9%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 97Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 112Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 58.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $139,063Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 44Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.20Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.76Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 27 | 61 | 62 | 58 | 36 | 35 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 68 | 70 | 69 | 112 |
| Decennial Census | 69 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 97 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.8
Male Median Age: 25.5
Female Median Age: 59.8
| 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 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 93 | 92.08% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 4.95% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 2.97% |
| Total: | 101 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 51 | 52.58% | 25.5 years |
| Females: | 46 | 47.42% | 59.8 years |
| Total: | 97 | 100% | 39.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 112 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 112 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 112 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $139,063, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $139,063. Family households earn a median of $139,063 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $139,063). By gender, male median income is $86,445 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $86,445 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 79.3%, which is markedly above 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 Natural resources (43.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $24,286 | $0 | $23,173 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $217,692 | $235,179 | $245,179 | $139,063 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $24,286 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $217,692 | $235,179 | $245,179 | $139,063 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $21,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $86,445 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 73 | 79.35% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 19 | 20.65% |
| Total: | 92 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 11 | 15.07% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 30 | 41.10% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 32 | 43.84% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 73 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $67,100 | $0 | $69,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $273,100 | $275,000 | $271,400 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 18 | 42.86% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 24 | 57.14% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 42 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 18 | 42.86% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 24 | 57.14% |
| Total Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% 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 85.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is kindergarten (55.00%). 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 | 14.13% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 36 | 39.13% |
| Associate's degree: | 43 | 46.74% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 92 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 79 | 85.87% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 69 | 61.61% |
| Public Insurance: | 43 | 38.39% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 112 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 112 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 9 | 45.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 11 | 55.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 20 | 100.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 11 | 55.00% |
ZIP Code 62279 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: | 251Source: 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 62279 is located in Monroe County, Illinois, within the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41180) and Illinois's 12nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,812,896 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 62279. It covers 1.653 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 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: | St. Louis, MO-IL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.653 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 12Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5008.21 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 62279 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 February 1, 2026.