62242 ZIP Code — Evansville, IL

Randolph County, Illinois

ZIP code 62242 is located in Evansville, Illinois, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 49.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,534 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62242

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $82,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,521. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62242 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,534

population

49.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62242 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62242

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62242. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Evansville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62261 Modoc (6.3 mi) 62241 Ellis Grove (6.7 mi) 62297 Walsh (7.6 mi) 62217 Baldwin (7.9 mi) 62278 Red Bud (8 mi) 62277 Prairie Du Rocher (9 mi) 62286 Sparta (12.1 mi) 62233 Chester (13.6 mi) 62264 New Athens (14 mi) 62244 Fults (15 mi) 62288 Steeleville (15.7 mi) 62255 Lenzburg (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,534
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	49.72 sq mi
Water area	1.18 sq mi
Latitude	38.0992
Longitude	-89.9429
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.6%	42.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	35.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,534

Population

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$45,521

Median household income

$26,601

Per capita income

$82,000

Median home value

$625

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

20.9%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

731

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

131

35–44

105

45–54

55–59

60–64

157

65–74

127

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	395	25.7%
18 and over	1,139	74.3%
65 and over	370	24.1%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Black or African American 0.6%

Two or more races 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,522	99.1%
Black or African American	9	0.6%
Two or more races	3	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.6%	42.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	35.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 21.2%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	21.2%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$45,521

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.5%

$50k–$100k 32.4%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,000
Median rent / month	$625
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.5%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	21.8%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	15.4%
1940–1949	15.5%
1939 or earlier	13.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.3%
Electricity	36.4%
Propane / LP gas	24.4%
Fuel oil	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	297	44.0%
Cohabiting couple	85	12.6%
Male householder, no spouse	146	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	147	21.8%
Households with children under 18	208	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	297	44.0%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	15.8%
Married	44.9%	49.9%
Separated	1.7%	2.4%
Widowed	1.5%	14.7%
Divorced	18.1%	17.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 32.9%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	8.9%
Kindergarten	7	2.1%
Elementary school	194	59.3%
High school	96	29.4%
College / grad school	1	0.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Manufacturing 20.3%

Public administration 11.0%

Retail trade 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Construction 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Other services 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Professional & management 1.3%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.3%
Service	30.6%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 20.9%

Under 18 years 33.4%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 17.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	44.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.8%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,429	93.2%
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)	1,534	100.0%
Born in same state	1,534	100.0%
Born in different state	1,210	78.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	102	6.6%
French	75	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	64	4.2%
English	28	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62242

What city is ZIP code 62242 in?

ZIP code 62242 is primarily assigned to Evansville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62242 in?

ZIP code 62242 falls within Randolph County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62242 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 62242 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62242?

21% of residents in ZIP code 62242 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62242?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 62242 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 62242 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62242 in?

ZIP code 62242 observes the CST timezone.