62872 ZIP Code — Opdyke, IL

Jefferson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62872 is located in Opdyke, Illinois, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 23.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,112 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62872

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,818. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 62872 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,112
population
23.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62872 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62872

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62872. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Opdyke Acceptable
Opdyke Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62810 Belle Rive (5.3 mi) 62814 Bluford (7.4 mi) 62864 Mount Vernon (7.7 mi) 62851 Keenes (9.1 mi) 62816 Bonnie (10.2 mi) 62846 Ina (10.2 mi) 62889 Texico (11.8 mi) 62895 Wayne City (12.9 mi) 62836 Ewing (13.4 mi) 62828 Dahlgren (14.4 mi) 62830 Dix (14.4 mi) 62897 Whittington (14.4 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,112
Population density 48 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 081
Geography
Land area 23.25 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 38.2762
Longitude -88.7739
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 38.9% 48.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 45.1% 32.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 11.4% 15.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.7% 3.7% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,112
Population
48
People per sq mi
39.6
Median age
$56,818
Median household income
$22,094
Per capita income
$80,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
88.7%
Home ownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
358
Housing units
4.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
36
Under 5
35
49
5–9
48
55
10–14
53
43
15–19
42
23
20–24
23
53
25–34
51
69
35–44
67
59
45–54
56
18
55–59
17
57
60–64
55
62
65–74
59
38
75–84
37
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1830427.3%
18 and over80872.7%
65 and over20318.3%
Median age39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82%
Two or more races 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
GroupCount%
White1,00182%
Two or more races1119.1%
Hispanic or Latino1098.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.9% 48.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 45.1% 32.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 11.4% 15.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.7% 3.7% 8.8%
Under $10k 0.8%
$10k–$15k 8.8%
$15k–$25k 10.1%
$25k–$35k 4.1%
$35k–$50k 19.1%
$50k–$75k 24.2%
$75k–$100k 19.6%
$100k–$150k 7.7%
$150k–$200k 5.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.8%
$10k–$15k8.8%
$15k–$25k10.1%
$25k–$35k4.1%
$35k–$50k19.1%
$50k–$75k24.2%
$75k–$100k19.6%
$100k–$150k7.7%
$150k–$200k5.7%
Median income$56,818

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%
$50k–$100k 41.6%
$100k–$150k 13.7%
$150k–$200k 8.4%
$200k–$300k 15.4%
$300k–$500k 4.1%
$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$80,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied88.7%
Renter occupied11.3%
Vacant3.5%
Single-family detached68.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes31.1%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.95

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.0%
2010–20199.5%
2000–200920.4%
1990–199914.4%
1980–198917.7%
1970–197915.7%
1960–19691.7%
1950–19595.5%
1940–19491.5%
1939 or earlier12.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.7%
1 bedroom7.0%
2 bedrooms19.7%
3 bedrooms44.8%
4 bedrooms21.1%
5+ bedrooms5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle12.4%
1 vehicle22.4%
2 vehicles38.7%
3 or more26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas7.7%
Electricity21.4%
Propane / LP gas54.9%
Wood12.6%
No fuel used0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family24462.9%
Cohabiting couple112.8%
Male householder, no spouse8321.4%
Female householder, no spouse5012.9%
Households with children under 1813835.6%
Households with seniors (65+)15138.9%
Average household size2.87

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.3%17.8%
Married61.2%70.2%
Separated0.0%0.8%
Widowed10.6%4.6%
Divorced7.9%6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.8%
Some HS, no diploma 6.8%
HS graduate 35.5%
Some college, no degree 30.9%
Associate's degree 12.9%
Bachelor's degree 3.8%
Graduate / professional 0.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher83.4%
Bachelor's or higher4.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool83.3%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school20784.1%
High school239.3%
College / grad school83.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.7%
Construction 14.4%
Retail trade 11.4%
Transportation & utilities 10.6%
Education & healthcare 9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%
Agriculture & mining 4.3%
Professional & management 4.1%
Public administration 2.4%
Information 2.2%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Finance & real estate 1.5%
Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts14.9%
Service12.5%
Sales & office17.5%
Natural resources & construction17.0%
Production & transportation38.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.2%
Government8.2%
Self-employed11.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone67.5%
Carpool22.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.3%
Work from home7.6%
Other means1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)25.0

Poverty

All people 9.3%
Under 18 years 9.9%
18 and over 9.0%
Married-couple families 7.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.6%
Retirement income20.9%
Supplemental Security11.1%
Cash public assistance4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP13.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.3%
High blood pressure33.0%
High cholesterol33.4%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart disease6.7%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma10.5%
Arthritis26.6%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease8.4%
Cancer6.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.8%
Binge drinking15.9%
No physical activity27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.7%
Depression19.7%
Fair or poor health16.5%
Poor mental health14.7%
Poor physical health11.3%
No health insurance12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.9%
Visited dentist59.1%
Cholesterol screening87.3%
Teeth loss18.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans617.5%
Disability%
Any disability19.9%
Under 185.3%
18–64 years20.0%
65 and over41.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.6%
Public insurance29.6%
No insurance25.3%
Uninsured under 1938.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,04193.6%
Spanish10710.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander10710.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,112100.0%
Born in same state1,112100.0%
Born in different state86878.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French837.5%
Italian746.7%
Arab554.9%
AncestryCount%
English423.8%
Norwegian30.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.9%
Internet access75.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62872

What city is ZIP code 62872 in?

ZIP code 62872 is primarily assigned to Opdyke, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62872 in?

ZIP code 62872 falls within Jefferson County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62872?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 62872 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 62872 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62872 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 62872 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62872?

The median home value in ZIP code 62872 is $80,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 62872 in?

ZIP code 62872 observes the CST timezone.

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