62078 ZIP Code — Patterson, IL
Greene County, Illinois
ZIP code 62078 is located in Patterson, Illinois, within Greene County. It covers approximately 0.53 square miles and serves a population of 102 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
102
population
0.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62078 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62078
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62078. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Patterson | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 102 |
| Population density | 192 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.53 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.4759 |
| Longitude | -90.4719 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 217 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.0% | 47.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.4% | 30.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 3.6% | 18.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.2% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
102
Population
192
People per sq mi
46.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$23,207
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
90.3%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
58
Housing units
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
7
1
5–9
2
2
10–14
2
1
15–19
1
1
20–24
2
6
25–34
7
4
35–44
4
13
45–54
16
1
55–59
1
4
60–64
4
5
65–74
7
2
75–84
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 80 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 17 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 46.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.0% | 47.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.4% | 30.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 3.6% | 18.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.2% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
16.1%
$35k–$50k
29.0%
$50k–$75k
9.7%
$75k–$100k
16.1%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
3.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 16.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 29.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.2% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
50.0%
$50k–$100k
3.6%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$200k–$300k
28.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 90.3% |
| Renter occupied | 9.7% |
| Vacant | 49.2% |
| Single-family detached | 82.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 18.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 70.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 32.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 61.3% |
| 3 or more | 22.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.2% |
| Electricity | 3.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 17 | 54.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 3.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4 | 12.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9 | 29.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 12 | 38.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 15 | 48.4% |
| Average household size | 3.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 13.3% | 30.8% |
| Married | 56.7% | 26.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 17.3% |
| Divorced | 23.3% | 25.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
28.6%
Some college, no degree
29.9%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
19.5%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 6 | 46.2% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 5 | 38.5% |
| High school | 2 | 15.4% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
54.0%
Retail trade
26.0%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Professional & management
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Construction
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.0% |
| Service | 24.0% |
| Sales & office | 24.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 6.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 56.0% |
| Government | 42.0% |
| Self-employed | 2.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 14.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 44.5 |
Poverty
All people
9.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
12.5%
Married-couple families
11.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.9% |
| Retirement income | 22.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 12.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 12.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 22.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| High blood pressure | 28.0% |
| High cholesterol | 29.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 21.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10 | 12.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 29.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.9% |
| Public insurance | 44.1% |
| No insurance | 14.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 89 | 87.3% |
| 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) | 102 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 94 | 92.2% |
| Born in different state | 91 | 89.2% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 7.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 11 | 10.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5 | 4.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.4% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62078
What city is ZIP code 62078 in?
ZIP code 62078 is primarily assigned to Patterson, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62078 in?
ZIP code 62078 falls within Greene County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 62078 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 62078 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 62078 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 62078 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 62078 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 62078 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 62078?
ZIP code 62078 has an estimated population of 102 residents, with a density of 193 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 62078 in?
ZIP code 62078 observes the CST timezone.