62268 ZIP Code — Oakdale, IL

Washington County, Illinois

ZIP code 62268 is located in Oakdale, Illinois, within Washington County. It covers approximately 53.31 square miles and serves a population of 1,001 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62268

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 $128,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($84,868) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62268 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,001

population

53.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62268 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62268

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62268. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oakdale	Acceptable
Oakdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62237 Coulterville (4.9 mi) 62263 Nashville (7 mi) 62214 Addieville (8.9 mi) 62271 Okawville (11.6 mi) 62257 Marissa (12.7 mi) 62255 Lenzburg (13.6 mi) 62274 Pinckneyville (14.2 mi) 62238 Cutler (14.8 mi) 62286 Sparta (14.8 mi) 62831 Du Bois (16 mi) 62215 Albers (17.5 mi) 62218 Bartelso (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,001
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	189

Geography
Land area	53.31 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.2644
Longitude	-89.5230
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.4%	38.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	37.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	35.2%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,001

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$84,868

Median household income

$50,799

Per capita income

$128,800

Median home value

$643

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

364

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	202	20.2%
18 and over	799	79.8%
65 and over	204	20.4%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	950	94.2%
Two or more races	45	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.8%
Other race	5	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.4%	38.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	37.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	35.2%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 27.5%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	27.5%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$84,868

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 32.2%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,800
Median rent / month	$643
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	84.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	20.0%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	28.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	11.9%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	26.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	42.6%
3 or more	37.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	33.4%
Propane / LP gas	54.7%
Wood	9.2%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	201	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	33	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	129	31.9%
Female householder, no spouse	41	10.1%
Households with children under 18	113	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	164	40.6%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	32.5%
Married	46.9%	53.5%
Separated	0.4%	0.5%
Widowed	8.8%	8.4%
Divorced	9.8%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.5%
Kindergarten	1	0.4%
Elementary school	53	21.7%
High school	115	47.1%
College / grad school	69	28.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.2%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Education & healthcare 13.9%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Professional & management 5.8%

Wholesale trade 5.6%

Construction 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 3.7%

Public administration 2.7%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 1.0%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	42.1%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.5%
Public insurance	34.9%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	970	96.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	997	99.6%
Born in same state	988	98.7%
Born in different state	787	78.6%
Foreign born	9	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.4%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	132	13.2%
French	90	9%
Arab	69	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	2.6%
German	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62268

What city is ZIP code 62268 in?

ZIP code 62268 is primarily assigned to Oakdale, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62268 in?

ZIP code 62268 falls within Washington County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62268 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 62268 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62268 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 62268 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62268 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 62268 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62268?

The median home value in ZIP code 62268 is $128,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 62268 in?

ZIP code 62268 observes the CST timezone.