62983 ZIP Code — Royalton, IL

Franklin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62983 is located in Royalton, Illinois, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 23.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,521 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62983

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 $79,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $47,448. SNAP benefit usage at 22% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 62983 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,521

population

23.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62983 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62983

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62983. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Royalton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62999 Zeigler (2.7 mi) 62865 Mulkeytown (4.1 mi) 62822 Christopher (5.1 mi) 62819 Buckner (6.5 mi) 62874 Orient (6.5 mi) 62932 Elkville (6.7 mi) 62948 Herrin (8.5 mi) 62924 De Soto (8.9 mi) 62918 Carterville (9.7 mi) 62896 West Frankfort (10.6 mi) 62933 Energy (10.7 mi) 62832 Du Quoin (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,521
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	23.22 sq mi
Water area	0.52 sq mi
Latitude	37.9135
Longitude	-89.0964
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	59.1%	55.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,521

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$47,448

Median household income

$28,112

Per capita income

$79,600

Median home value

$730

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

595

Housing units

22.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

106

45–54

106

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	279	18.3%
18 and over	1,242	81.7%
65 and over	314	20.6%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Two or more races 4.2%

Black or African American 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,406	90.2%
Two or more races	65	4.2%
Black or African American	43	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	38	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.1%	55.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 18.8%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	18.8%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$47,448

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.5%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,600
Median rent / month	$730
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	81.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	32.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	48.0%
3 bedrooms	31.7%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	47.7%
3 or more	19.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.6%
Electricity	49.5%
Propane / LP gas	7.5%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	343	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	48	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	182	25.4%
Female householder, no spouse	144	20.1%
Households with children under 18	142	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	236	32.9%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	19.4%
Married	51.6%	55.6%
Separated	4.0%	6.2%
Widowed	8.6%	11.1%
Divorced	12.9%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	7.7%
Kindergarten	51	20.6%
Elementary school	105	42.3%
High school	46	18.5%
College / grad school	27	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.2%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Retail trade 13.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.3%

Public administration 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Construction 1.9%

Other services 1.9%

Professional & management 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	25.3%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 26.2%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 53.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	139	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.1%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	31.4%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.4%
Public insurance	48.9%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,430	94.0%
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)	1,521	100.0%
Born in same state	1,521	100.0%
Born in different state	1,236	81.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	110	7.2%
Arab	106	7%
French	91	6%
Polish	44	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	18	1.2%
English	16	1.1%
Norwegian	10	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62983

What city is ZIP code 62983 in?

ZIP code 62983 is primarily assigned to Royalton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62983 in?

ZIP code 62983 falls within Franklin County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62983 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 62983 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 62983 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 62983 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62983?

The median home value in ZIP code 62983 is $79,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62983?

The median household income in ZIP code 62983 is $47,448, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62983 in?

ZIP code 62983 observes the CST timezone.