62982 ZIP Code — Rosiclare, IL

Hardin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62982 is located in Rosiclare, Illinois, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 7.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,131 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62982

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 $64,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,240. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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 41%.

Overall, ZIP code 62982 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,131

population

7.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62982 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62982

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62982. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rosiclare	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42047 Hampton (6.7 mi) 42078 Salem (9.8 mi) 62947 Herod (9.9 mi) 62931 Elizabethtown (9.9 mi) 62919 Cave In Rock (10.4 mi) 42081 Smithland (12.8 mi) 42028 Burna (13.2 mi) 62938 Golconda (14.5 mi) 62928 Eddyville (14.6 mi) 42064 Marion (17.4 mi) 42083 Tiline (18.8 mi) 62934 Equality (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,131
Population density	145 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	7.78 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	37.4211
Longitude	-88.3581
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	54.8%	53.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	13.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,131

Population

145

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$42,240

Median household income

$22,059

Per capita income

$64,800

Median home value

$488

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

445

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

126

45–54

118

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	212	18.7%
18 and over	919	81.3%
65 and over	174	15.4%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,124	98.8%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.6%
Other race	7	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	53.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	13.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 14.9%

$35k–$50k 18.8%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	14.9%
$35k–$50k	18.8%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
Median income	$42,240

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.1%

$50k–$100k 65.9%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k–$300k 0.7%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$64,800
Median rent / month	$488
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	28.1%
Single-family detached	87.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	21.9%
1940–1949	9.6%
1939 or earlier	22.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	43.5%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.4%
Electricity	19.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	175	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	48	12.4%
Male householder, no spouse	67	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	98	25.3%
Households with children under 18	106	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	97	25.0%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.3%	28.4%
Married	37.1%	43.0%
Separated	1.8%	2.2%
Widowed	6.3%	15.4%
Divorced	43.5%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.5%
Kindergarten	11	5.5%
Elementary school	108	54.3%
High school	30	15.1%
College / grad school	47	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.8%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Construction 7.2%

Professional & management 6.9%

Retail trade 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Public administration 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.6%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	4.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	24.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	4.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 26.5%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 78.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	9.5%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	40.7%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	50.6%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.8%
Public insurance	61.2%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,073	94.9%
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)	1,131	100.0%
Born in same state	1,131	100.0%
Born in different state	660	58.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	310	27.4%
Italian	138	12.2%
English	30	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	8	0.7%
Arab	8	0.7%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62982

What city is ZIP code 62982 in?

ZIP code 62982 is primarily assigned to Rosiclare, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62982 in?

ZIP code 62982 falls within Hardin County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62982?

14% 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 62982?

17% of residents in ZIP code 62982 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62982 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 62982 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62982?

The median home value in ZIP code 62982 is $64,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 62982 in?

ZIP code 62982 observes the CST timezone.