62280 ZIP Code — Rockwood, IL

Randolph County, Illinois

ZIP code 62280 is located in Rockwood, Illinois, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 52.13 square miles and serves a population of 562 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62280

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $247,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $112,992.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62280 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

562

population

52.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62280 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62280

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62280. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockwood	Acceptable
Rockwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62950 Jacob (7.1 mi) 62916 Campbell Hill (8.5 mi) 62907 Ava (8.6 mi) 63748 Frohna (9.4 mi) 62233 Chester (11.3 mi) 62288 Steeleville (11.9 mi) 62940 Gorham (12 mi) 62272 Percy (12.2 mi) 63775 Perryville (14.4 mi) 63770 Old Appleton (15.9 mi) 62942 Grand Tower (16.3 mi) 63732 Altenburg (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	562
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	52.13 sq mi
Water area	3.64 sq mi
Latitude	37.8183
Longitude	-89.6559
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	26.2%	42.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	35.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	14.0%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

562

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$112,992

Median household income

$45,330

Per capita income

$247,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

0.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

195

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	155	27.6%
18 and over	407	72.4%
65 and over	59	10.5%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	562	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.2%	42.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	35.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	14.0%	3.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 0.5%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 1.0%

$50k–$75k 26.4%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 28.4%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 17.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	0.5%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	1.0%
$50k–$75k	26.4%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	28.4%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	17.3%
Median income	$112,992

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k–$300k 27.5%

$300k–$500k 25.7%

$500k–$1M 10.8%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$247,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	84.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.9%
2000–2009	36.0%
1990–1999	20.9%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	49.3%
4 bedrooms	26.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	6.6%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	61.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	46.2%
Propane / LP gas	49.2%
Wood	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	142	72.1%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	38	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	14	7.1%
Households with children under 18	82	41.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	21.8%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.0%	12.7%
Married	78.0%	80.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	5.7%
Divorced	4.6%	1.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 27.6%

Some college, no degree 41.1%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	11.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	54	52.9%
High school	35	34.3%
College / grad school	1	1.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 27.7%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Construction 15.7%

Transportation & utilities 14.6%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Other services 7.5%

Retail trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	24.0%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	41.2%
Government	48.3%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.3

Poverty

All people 0.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.9%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	14.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.0%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	2.0%
65 and over	32.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.7%
Public insurance	16.4%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	508	90.4%
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)	562	100.0%
Born in same state	562	100.0%
Born in different state	552	98.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	92	16.4%
Arab	39	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6	1.1%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62280

What city is ZIP code 62280 in?

ZIP code 62280 is primarily assigned to Rockwood, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62280 in?

ZIP code 62280 falls within Randolph County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62280 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 62280 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62280 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 62280 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62280?

The median household income in ZIP code 62280 is $112,992, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62280?

ZIP code 62280 has an estimated population of 562 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62280 in?

ZIP code 62280 observes the CST timezone.