62882 ZIP Code — Sandoval, IL

Marion County, Illinois

ZIP code 62882 is located in Sandoval, Illinois, within Marion County. It covers approximately 31.51 square miles and serves a population of 2,162 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62882

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $78,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,438. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 62882 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,162

population

31.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62882 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62882

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62882. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sandoval	Acceptable
Sandoval	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62870 Odin (3.3 mi) 62801 Centralia (7.8 mi) 62875 Patoka (8.3 mi) 62250 Hoffman (10.4 mi) 62881 Salem (10.5 mi) 62231 Carlyle (11.3 mi) 62892 Vernon (11.6 mi) 62807 Alma (13.1 mi) 62893 Walnut Hill (13.1 mi) 62853 Kell (13.3 mi) 62885 Shobonier (14.6 mi) 62253 Keyesport (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,162
Population density	69 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	31.51 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.6357
Longitude	-89.1138
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	54.7%	50.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,162

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$48,438

Median household income

$24,269

Per capita income

$78,500

Median home value

$582

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

23.8%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

803

Housing units

8.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

109

25–34

114

139

35–44

145

157

45–54

165

106

55–59

112

60–64

158

65–74

166

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	475	22.0%
18 and over	1,687	78.0%
65 and over	427	19.8%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.4%

Two or more races 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Black or African American 1%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,981	88.4%
Two or more races	144	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	79	3.5%
Black or African American	23	1%
Asian	11	0.5%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	50.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$48,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.9%

$50k–$100k 34.8%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 6.3%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$78,500
Median rent / month	$582
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	48.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	43.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	17.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	34.8%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.1%
Electricity	26.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.5%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	323	37.2%
Cohabiting couple	84	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	206	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	256	29.5%
Households with children under 18	276	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	315	36.2%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	23.3%
Married	43.4%	39.0%
Separated	4.1%	2.7%
Widowed	3.1%	15.5%
Divorced	21.1%	19.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 15.8%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	9.9%
Kindergarten	11	2.4%
Elementary school	235	51.9%
High school	121	26.7%
College / grad school	41	9.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.6%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Retail trade 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Public administration 5.7%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Construction 4.3%

Other services 4.1%

Professional & management 3.8%

Information 3.0%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.7%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	34.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.7%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 23.8%

Under 18 years 44.0%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 11.1%

Female-led households 26.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	39.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	124	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.4%
Under 18	11.6%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	49.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.4%
Public insurance	65.9%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,052	94.9%
Spanish	10	0.5%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,150	99.4%
Born in same state	2,148	99.4%
Born in different state	1,806	83.5%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.6%
Not a US citizen	2	16.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	328	15.2%
French	224	10.4%
Arab	99	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	39	1.8%
English	12	0.6%
Norwegian	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62882

What city is ZIP code 62882 in?

ZIP code 62882 is primarily assigned to Sandoval, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62882 in?

ZIP code 62882 falls within Marion County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62882?

24% of residents in ZIP code 62882 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62882?

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 62882 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 62882 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62882?

The median home value in ZIP code 62882 is $78,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 62882 in?

ZIP code 62882 observes the CST timezone.