62442 ZIP Code — Martinsville, IL

Clark County, Illinois

ZIP code 62442 is located in Martinsville, Illinois, within Clark County. It covers approximately 139.52 square miles and serves a population of 2,540 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62442

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,438. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62442 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,540

population

139.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62442 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Martinsville	Acceptable
Martinsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62420 Casey (7.3 mi) 62441 Marshall (9 mi) 62474 Westfield (10.2 mi) 62477 West Union (12.4 mi) 62413 Annapolis (12.9 mi) 62478 West York (12.9 mi) 62428 Greenup (14.7 mi) 61933 Kansas (15.9 mi) 62481 Yale (16.3 mi) 61912 Ashmore (16.9 mi) 62433 Hutsonville (17.6 mi) 47849 Fairbanks (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,540
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	139.52 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	39.3292
Longitude	-87.8619
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.4%	40.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	37.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,540

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$58,438

Median household income

$28,544

Per capita income

$81,200

Median home value

$622

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

995

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

123

10–14

125

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

104

179

35–44

181

128

45–54

129

131

55–59

132

119

60–64

121

153

65–74

154

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	590	23.2%
18 and over	1,950	76.8%
65 and over	461	18.1%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Two or more races 2.2%

Asian 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,456	96.4%
Two or more races	56	2.2%
Asian	21	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.3%
Other race	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.4%	40.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	37.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 15.0%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	15.0%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$58,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.6%

$50k–$100k 41.0%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,200
Median rent / month	$622
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	75.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	37.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	12.5%
2 bedrooms	21.6%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	38.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.4%
Electricity	18.8%
Propane / LP gas	32.2%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	493	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	105	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	255	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	208	19.6%
Households with children under 18	345	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	358	33.7%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	26.6%
Married	50.2%	47.0%
Separated	0.5%	1.2%
Widowed	7.3%	9.0%
Divorced	17.1%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	5.0%
Kindergarten	32	5.7%
Elementary school	287	51.1%
High school	117	20.8%
College / grad school	98	17.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.4%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Construction 8.5%

Retail trade 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Professional & management 5.2%

Other services 4.0%

Public administration 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	25.8%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 17.4%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 29.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	141	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.8%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,433	95.8%
Spanish	7	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,500	98.4%
Born in same state	2,500	98.4%
Born in different state	1,396	55.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	40	1.6%
Not a US citizen	7	17.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	413	16.3%
French	380	15%
Arab	236	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	1.3%
Irish	19	0.7%
Polish	11	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	91.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62442

What city is ZIP code 62442 in?

ZIP code 62442 is primarily assigned to Martinsville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62442 in?

ZIP code 62442 falls within Clark County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62442 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 62442 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62442 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 62442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62442?

The median home value in ZIP code 62442 is $81,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 62442?

ZIP code 62442 has an estimated population of 2,540 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62442 in?

ZIP code 62442 observes the CST timezone.