62082

Zip code 62082: Roodhouse, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 62082?

62082 is assigned to Roodhouse, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 62082 in?

62082 is mostly in Greene County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 62082?

About 2,265 people live in 62082, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 62082?

The median household income in 62082 is $62,875.

Q: What zip codes are near 62082?

The closest zip codes to 62082 are 62663, 62668, 62098, 62610, 62092.

Residential delivery areaGreene CountyCentral Time

Population

2,265

Median household income

$63K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$77K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$706/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

51.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

106 sq mi

22 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 62082

62082 is a rural zip code in Roodhouse, Illinois (Greene County), covering 106 sq mi of land. About 2,265 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 51.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $62,875 a year, 22% below the national median of $80,734. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $76,700, or 1.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $706 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.3 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; management; and transportation and moving goods. 22% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 62082 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers22.4%
99th
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%64th of 1,340 in IL
Healthcare workers17.7%
98th
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%89th of 1,340 in IL
Housing vacancy26.5%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%81st of 1,338 in IL
Median age51.4
96th
U.S. 38.9 · IL 39140th of 1,342 in IL
Homeownership rate90.5%
96th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%217th of 1,338 in IL
Unemployment rate10.9%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%115th of 1,340 in IL
Residents 65 and older25.6%
93rd
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%221st of 1,342 in IL
Poverty rate23.7%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%91st of 1,339 in IL
Work from home19.3%
76th
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%169th of 1,339 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.464
72nd
U.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481210th of 1,336 in IL
Average commute28.3 min
64th
U.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min510th of 1,317 in IL
Rent-burdened renters50.6%
49th
U.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%371st of 1,291 in IL
Veterans5.1%
40th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%879th of 1,342 in IL
Per capita income$33,524
29th
U.S. $44,673 · IL $46,406919th of 1,341 in IL
Median earnings per worker$41,429
26th
U.S. $49,666 · IL $51,895997th of 1,336 in IL
Median household income$62,875
25th
U.S. $80,734 · IL $83,390952nd of 1,316 in IL
Residents under 1816.6%
13th
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%1,120th of 1,342 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher15.1%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%1,013th of 1,340 in IL
Tech workers0.7%
8th
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%836th of 1,340 in IL
Government workers7.9%
7th
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%1,155th of 1,340 in IL
Uninsured rate2.2%
6th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%1,070th of 1,341 in IL
Population2,265
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798635th of 1,342 in IL
Population density22/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi994th of 1,342 in IL
Median gross rent$706
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,2741,013th of 1,170 in IL
Broadband access78.7%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%1,188th of 1,338 in IL
Diversity index6.6
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.51,125th of 1,342 in IL
Foreign-born residents0.2%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%1,055th of 1,342 in IL
Median home value$76,700
1st
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,3001,235th of 1,311 in IL

Measure	62082	Greene	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Self-employed workers	22.4%	10.9%	8.8%	10%	99th	64th of 1,340
Healthcare workers	17.7%	13.4%	9.5%	9.7%	98th	89th of 1,340
Housing vacancy	26.5%	23%	7.7%	10.1%	97th	81st of 1,338
Median age	51.4	43.4	39	38.9	96th	140th of 1,342
Homeownership rateStrength	90.5%	78.2%	67.1%	65.2%	96th	217th of 1,338
Unemployment rateWeakness	10.9%	4.9%	5.8%	5.2%	96th	115th of 1,340
Residents 65 and older	25.6%	20.8%	17%	17.2%	93rd	221st of 1,342
Poverty rateWeakness	23.7%	14.3%	11.8%	12.5%	90th	91st of 1,339
Work from home	19.3%	10%	15.9%	15.1%	76th	169th of 1,339
Income inequality (Gini)	0.464	0.446	0.481	0.483	72nd	210th of 1,336
Average commute	28.3 min	29 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	64th	510th of 1,317
Rent-burdened renters	50.6%	37.9%	47.9%	51.1%	49th	371st of 1,291
Veterans	5.1%	7.4%	4.8%	6.2%	40th	879th of 1,342
Per capita income	$33,524	$33,635	$46,406	$44,673	29th	919th of 1,341
Median earnings per worker	$41,429	$40,135	$51,895	$49,666	26th	997th of 1,336
Median household income	$62,875	$62,192	$83,390	$80,734	25th	952nd of 1,316
Residents under 18	16.6%	22%	21.8%	22%	13th	1,120th of 1,342
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.1%	19%	37.8%	35.7%	10th	1,013th of 1,340
Tech workers	0.7%	0.7%	3.8%	3.8%	8th	836th of 1,340
Government workers	7.9%	15.6%	13.3%	14.5%	7th	1,155th of 1,340
Uninsured rateStrength	2.2%	4.1%	6.9%	8.4%	6th	1,070th of 1,341
Population	2,265	11,683	12,694,798	334,922,499	4th	635th of 1,342
Population density	22/sq mi	22/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	994th of 1,342
Median gross rent	$706	$754	$1,274	$1,413	3rd	1,013th of 1,170
Broadband accessWeakness	78.7%	88.3%	90.8%	91%	3rd	1,188th of 1,338
Diversity index	6.6	8.1	60.5	61.4	2nd	1,125th of 1,342
Foreign-born residents	0.2%	0.2%	14.7%	14.1%	2nd	1,055th of 1,342
Median home value	$76,700	$95,200	$263,300	$332,700	1st	1,235th of 1,311

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

35–44

10%

45–54

21%

55–64

16%

65–74

75+

Median age

51.4

Under 18

16.6%

65 and over

25.6%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0.8%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.6%

Diversity index

6.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

90.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.1%

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 925
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 62.7%
Married couples: 49.5%
Living alone: 31.5%
Veterans (of adults): 5.1%
Male / female: 57% / 43%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

11%

$200k+

Median household income

62082

$62,875

Greene Co.

$62,192

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$33,524

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

17.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.464

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

62082

$76,700

Greene Co.

$95,200

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

62082

$706

Greene Co.

$754

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.8%

20+ units

Mobile home

14%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,259
Owner-occupied: 90.5%
Vacant: 26.5%
Median year built: 1954
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 31.3%
Home value to income: 1.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.6%

Bicycle

Worked from home

19%

Other

0.8%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

16%

20–29

18%

30–44

30%

45–59

11%

60+

10%

Average commute

28.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

48.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

18%

Management

15%

Transportation and moving

12%

Construction and repair

11%

Office and admin

10%

Production

Sales

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

0.7%

Police and fire

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Construction

16%

Agriculture and mining

13%

Manufacturing

10%

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Public administration

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$41,429

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

22.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	62082	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$45,313	$74,888
Service	$25,588	$26,804
Sales and office	$43,333	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$55,906	$49,199
Production and transportation	$47,339	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

46%

Some college

Associate's

18%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 6%
Households with broadband: 78.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 60.9%
No internet access: 19.6%
Without health insurance: 2.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Roodhouse
State: Illinois
County: Greene County
Center point: 39.4900° N, 90.3175° W
Land area: 106 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

62082 spans 3 counties

Greene County83% of land
Scott County16% of land
Morgan County1% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Roodhouse1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 62082

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
62663	Manchester, IL	3.6 mi	197	$81,875	$90,300
62668	Murrayville, IL	6.7 mi	1,249	$70,577	$139,800
62098	Wrights, IL	7.4 mi	104	—	—
62610	Alsey, IL	7.6 mi	233	$60,625	$73,000
62092	White Hall, IL	7.8 mi	2,431	$56,607	$69,100
62078	Patterson, IL	9.1 mi	73	—	$32,000
62695	Woodson, IL	10 mi	501	$65,972	$127,600
62044	Greenfield, IL	11 mi	1,852	$71,146	$113,000
62683	Scottville, IL · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
62694	Winchester, IL	13 mi	3,006	$58,460	$102,200
62050	Hillview, IL	14 mi	268	$84,432	$103,100
62016	Carrollton, IL	14 mi	3,882	$61,949	$117,600

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Questions about 62082

What city is zip code 62082?

62082 is assigned to Roodhouse, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 62082 in?

62082 is mostly in Greene County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 62082?

About 2,265 people live in 62082, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 62082 in?

62082 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 62082?

The median household income in 62082 is $62,875.

What zip codes are near 62082?

The closest zip codes to 62082 are 62663, 62668, 62098, 62610, 62092.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62082, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.