62082 ZIP Code — Roodhouse, IL

Greene County, Illinois

ZIP code 62082 is located in Roodhouse, Illinois, within Greene County. It covers approximately 105.56 square miles and serves a population of 2,547 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62082

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 $75,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,792. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62082 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,547

population

105.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62082 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62082

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62082. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roodhouse	Acceptable
Roodhouse	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62668 Murrayville (6.5 mi) 62092 White Hall (9.5 mi) 62044 Greenfield (10.8 mi) 62694 Winchester (11.3 mi) 62050 Hillview (11.9 mi) 62016 Carrollton (13.4 mi) 62638 Franklin (14.5 mi) 62081 Rockbridge (14.7 mi) 62649 Hettick (15.4 mi) 62667 Modesto (16.2 mi) 62674 Palmyra (16.9 mi) 62650 Jacksonville (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,547
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	105.56 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	39.4952
Longitude	-90.3088
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	49.5%	47.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	30.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,547

Population

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

$61,792

Median household income

$29,152

Per capita income

$75,900

Median home value

$767

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

21.9%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

1,189

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

186

25–34

136

113

35–44

148

45–54

109

108

55–59

204

60–64

149

230

65–74

168

103

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	428	16.8%
18 and over	2,119	83.2%
65 and over	624	24.5%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 2.6%

Black or African American 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,404	92.3%
Two or more races	68	2.6%
Black or African American	64	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	58	2.2%
Asian	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.5%	47.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	30.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$61,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.1%

$50k–$100k 50.9%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,900
Median rent / month	$767
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	24.3%
Single-family detached	83.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	41.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	43.0%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.1%
Electricity	12.9%
Propane / LP gas	25.9%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	5.6%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	545	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	41	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	200	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	221	21.9%
Households with children under 18	225	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	442	43.9%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	15.7%
Married	47.4%	58.0%
Separated	1.0%	4.7%
Widowed	6.3%	11.4%
Divorced	16.0%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 47.7%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 16.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	14.6%
Kindergarten	42	9.7%
Elementary school	206	47.8%
High school	64	14.8%
College / grad school	56	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Construction 11.7%

Retail trade 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Other services 6.4%

Public administration 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Professional & management 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	25.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 21.9%

Under 18 years 34.7%

18 and over 19.3%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 49.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.9%
Retirement income	35.7%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	193	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	9.1%
18–64 years	21.9%
65 and over	29.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.2%
Public insurance	54.7%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,427	95.3%
Spanish	10	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,533	99.5%
Born in same state	2,519	98.9%
Born in different state	2,249	88.3%
Foreign born	14	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.5%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	391	15.4%
French	246	9.7%
Arab	147	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	0.9%
Irish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	85.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62082

What city is ZIP code 62082 in?

ZIP code 62082 is primarily assigned to Roodhouse, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62082 in?

ZIP code 62082 falls within Greene County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62082?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62082?

22% of residents in ZIP code 62082 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 62082 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 62082 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62082 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 62082 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62082 in?

ZIP code 62082 observes the CST timezone.