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Staunton, IL

City in Macoupin County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62088.

Population

4,298

Land area

4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,072

ZIP codes

1

Staunton and its ZIP codes

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Staunton at a glance

  • Staunton is about 4.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $57,904, 31% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,500 (45% below Illinois) and median rent is $630 a month.

Local data for Staunton, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Staunton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$57,904

Poverty rate

14.5%

Median home value

$143,500

Median rent

$630/mo

Homeownership

74.9%

Bachelor's or higher

23.1%

Median age

42.3

Average commute

22.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,317), Italian Americans (434), Irish Americans (312).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macoupin County. PPP loans are for Staunton.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,139

9,921 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,247

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$335M

FY 2026, $7,439 per person

PPP loans

$6.3M

157 loans, 1,134 jobs reported

Macoupin County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Staunton, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone90.3%
  • Carpooled2.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home5.6%

Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Staunton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

575

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

11

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 21°F

42.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Staunton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

12.7%

U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts

Smoking

16.4%

U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.8%

U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts

ZIP codes in Staunton

1 in or overlapping Staunton. Population shown

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Cities near Staunton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WilliamsonVillage2.7 mi1.2
LivingstonVillage3.3 mi1
SawyervilleVillage4.6 mi1
White CityVillage4.6 mi1.2
WilsonvilleVillage5 mi1
BenldCity5.5 mi1.1
Mount OliveCity5.5 mi1.2
Mount ClareVillage6 mi1.5
WordenVillage6.1 mi0.7
Lake Ka-HoVillage6.6 mi0.3
EagarvilleVillage6.9 mi0.9
DorchesterVillage7 mi0.7
New DouglasVillage7.5 mi1
PrairietownCensus-designated place7.6 mi0.2
GillespieCity8 mi1.5
Bunker HillCity8.7 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Staunton, IL in?
Staunton is in Macoupin County, Illinois.
What ZIP codes are in Staunton, IL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Staunton include 62088.
What is the population of Staunton, IL?
About 4,298 people live in Staunton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Staunton?
Nearby places include Williamson (2.7 mi), Livingston (3.3 mi), Sawyerville (4.6 mi), White City (4.6 mi), Wilsonville (5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023