62081 ZIP Code — Rockbridge, IL

Greene County, Illinois

ZIP code 62081 is located in Rockbridge, Illinois, within Greene County. It covers approximately 26.34 square miles and serves a population of 359 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62081

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,300.

Median household income is $57,917. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 50%.

Overall, ZIP code 62081 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

359

population

26.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62081 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62081

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62081. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockbridge	Acceptable
Rockbridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62044 Greenfield (7 mi) 62054 Kane (7.7 mi) 62063 Medora (8.4 mi) 62630 Chesterfield (9 mi) 62016 Carrollton (9.5 mi) 62649 Hettick (10.9 mi) 62092 White Hall (12.8 mi) 62079 Piasa (13.5 mi) 62052 Jerseyville (13.6 mi) 62027 Eldred (14.7 mi) 62082 Roodhouse (14.7 mi) 62674 Palmyra (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	359
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	26.34 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.2852
Longitude	-90.2596
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	56.1%	47.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	30.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

359

Population

People per sq mi

34.6

Median age

$57,917

Median household income

$23,035

Per capita income

$81,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

99.0%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

140

Housing units

17.8%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	105	29.2%
18 and over	254	70.8%
65 and over	47	13.1%
Median age	34.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.1%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

Two or more races 9.1%

Black or African American 3.5%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	306	77.1%
Hispanic or Latino	38	9.6%
Two or more races	36	9.1%
Black or African American	14	3.5%
Other race	3	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	47.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	30.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 37.4%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	37.4%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
Median income	$57,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.8%

$50k–$100k 37.8%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k–$300k 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	99.0%
Renter occupied	1.0%
Vacant	29.8%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	5.7%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	22.0%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	18.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	56.7%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	49.5%
3 or more	17.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.5%
Electricity	15.2%
Propane / LP gas	21.2%
Wood	14.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	32	32.3%
Cohabiting couple	14	14.1%
Male householder, no spouse	7	7.1%
Female householder, no spouse	46	46.5%
Households with children under 18	39	39.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	41	41.4%
Average household size	3.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.3%	59.4%
Married	34.4%	14.2%
Separated	0.0%	10.4%
Widowed	5.4%	4.7%
Divorced	12.9%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.4%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 26.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	6.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	39	27.5%
High school	51	35.9%
College / grad school	43	30.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 31.0%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Professional & management 15.8%

Construction 14.0%

Other services 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Retail trade 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.1%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	5.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.5%
Production & transportation	2.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.9

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 2.9%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 3.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.7%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	30.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	50.1%
Under 18	32.4%
18–64 years	58.5%
65 and over	53.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.9%
Public insurance	67.1%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	353	98.3%
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)	359	100.0%
Born in same state	359	100.0%
Born in different state	314	87.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	6.4%
French	13	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	12	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.6%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62081

What city is ZIP code 62081 in?

ZIP code 62081 is primarily assigned to Rockbridge, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62081 in?

ZIP code 62081 falls within Greene County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62081 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 62081 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62081?

The median home value in ZIP code 62081 is $81,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 62081?

ZIP code 62081 has an estimated population of 359 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62081?

The median household income in ZIP code 62081 is $57,917, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62081 in?

ZIP code 62081 observes the CST timezone.