62370 ZIP Code — Rockport, IL

Pike County, Illinois

ZIP code 62370 is located in Rockport, Illinois, within Pike County. It covers approximately 59.88 square miles and serves a population of 332 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62370

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 $74,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,906. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 62370 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

332

population

59.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62370 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62370

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62370. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockport	Acceptable
Rockport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62366 Pleasant Hill (7.8 mi) 63353 Louisiana (7.9 mi) 62356 New Canton (8.2 mi) 62312 Barry (12.7 mi) 62345 Kinderhook (13.3 mi) 63441 Frankford (13.9 mi) 62355 Nebo (14.3 mi) 63336 Clarksville (15.4 mi) 62363 Pittsfield (15.7 mi) 62357 New Salem (15.8 mi) 63334 Bowling Green (16.8 mi) 62343 Hull (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	332
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	59.88 sq mi
Water area	2.86 sq mi
Latitude	39.5134
Longitude	-91.0329
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	40.3%	52.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	28.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

332

Population

People per sq mi

53.5

Median age

$88,906

Median household income

$36,229

Per capita income

$74,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.3%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

205

Housing units

8.6%

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	44	13.3%
18 and over	288	86.7%
65 and over	76	22.9%
Median age	53.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Asian 2.4%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	319	96.1%
Asian	8	2.4%
Two or more races	5	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	52.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	28.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.9%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 17.0%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 3.7%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	17.0%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	3.7%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	15.6%
Median income	$88,906

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.1%

$50k–$100k 34.9%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.3%
Renter occupied	6.7%
Vacant	36.9%
Single-family detached	90.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	5.6%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	15.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	49.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	38.8%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	2.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.7%
Electricity	3.0%
Propane / LP gas	28.9%
Wood	21.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	7	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	33	24.4%
Female householder, no spouse	27	20.0%
Households with children under 18	29	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	44.4%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	25.1%
Married	65.1%	36.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	22.9%
Divorced	34.9%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 47.7%

Some college, no degree 29.7%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	7.1%
Kindergarten	3	7.1%
Elementary school	21	50.0%
High school	8	19.0%
College / grad school	7	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Transportation & utilities 18.6%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Other services 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Construction 6.2%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Professional & management 4.0%

Public administration 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	32.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.2%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 13.6%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.7%
Retirement income	18.5%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	1.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	75.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.8%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	319	96.1%
Spanish	1	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	328	98.8%
Born in same state	328	98.8%
Born in different state	273	82.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	86	25.9%
Italian	17	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	9	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	77.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62370

What city is ZIP code 62370 in?

ZIP code 62370 is primarily assigned to Rockport, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62370 in?

ZIP code 62370 falls within Pike County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62370 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 62370 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62370?

9% 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 62370 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 62370 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62370?

The median home value in ZIP code 62370 is $74,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62370 in?

ZIP code 62370 observes the CST timezone.