62085 ZIP Code — Sawyerville, IL
Macoupin County, Illinois
ZIP code 62085 is located in Sawyerville, Illinois, within Macoupin County. It covers approximately 0.90 square miles and serves a population of 167 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
167
population
0.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62085 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62085
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sawyerville | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 167 |
| Population density | 186 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 117 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.90 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.0780 |
| Longitude | -89.8063 |
| 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 | 67.2% | 44.1% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 14.8% | 32.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.8% | 20.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 2.2% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
167
Population
186
People per sq mi
60.3
Median age
$45,682
Median household income
$30,109
Per capita income
$81,300
Median home value
$733
Median monthly rent
87.1%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
7.0%
Unemployment
103
Housing units
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
Under 5
6
2
5–9
3
1
10–14
2
2
15–19
3
4
20–24
5
8
25–34
11
3
35–44
3
4
45–54
4
7
55–59
9
9
60–64
12
24
65–74
30
2
75–84
2
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22 | 13.2% |
| 18 and over | 145 | 86.8% |
| 65 and over | 64 | 38.3% |
| Median age | 60.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.3%
Two or more races
1.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Other race
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 95.3% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 67.2% | 44.1% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 14.8% | 32.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.8% | 20.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 2.2% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
11.4%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
32.9%
$50k–$75k
8.6%
$75k–$100k
8.6%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
2.9%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 11.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 32.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $45,682 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.7%
$50k–$100k
45.9%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k–$300k
11.5%
$300k–$500k
3.3%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $81,300 |
| Median rent / month | $733 |
| Owner occupied | 87.1% |
| Renter occupied | 12.9% |
| Vacant | 37.5% |
| Single-family detached | 86.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 25.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 16.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 69.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 1.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.0% |
| 3 or more | 30.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.9% |
| Electricity | 27.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.1% |
| No fuel used | 2.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 23 | 32.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 16 | 22.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 27 | 38.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 13 | 18.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 42 | 60.0% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 12.3% | 26.5% |
| Married | 60.0% | 48.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 19.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
61.9%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
2.2%
Bachelor's degree
12.7%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4 | 28.6% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 21.4% |
| Elementary school | 4 | 28.6% |
| High school | 3 | 21.4% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
31.8%
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Retail trade
12.1%
Professional & management
10.6%
Public administration
9.1%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.0%
Other services
3.0%
Finance & real estate
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.8% |
| Service | 13.6% |
| Sales & office | 24.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.5% |
| Production & transportation | 31.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.3% |
| Government | 19.7% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.1% |
| Carpool | 3.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 7.7% |
| Other means | 6.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 41.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
5.9%
18 and over
11.7%
Married-couple families
13.0%
Female-led households
6.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 60.0% |
| Retirement income | 32.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 29.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.7% |
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| No physical activity | 30.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.2% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 56.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 19.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 22 | 15.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 32.1% |
| 65 and over | 17.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.9% |
| Public insurance | 56.9% |
| No insurance | 4.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 156 | 93.4% |
| 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) | 167 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 163 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 135 | 80.8% |
| Foreign born | 4 | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 12 | 7.2% |
| French | 7 | 4.2% |
| Arab | 7 | 4.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 1.8% |
| Norwegian | 1 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.9% |
| Internet access | 90.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62085
What city is ZIP code 62085 in?
ZIP code 62085 is primarily assigned to Sawyerville, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62085 in?
ZIP code 62085 falls within Macoupin County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 62085 have an older population?
38% of residents in ZIP code 62085 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 62085 have a large retiree population?
60% of households in ZIP code 62085 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 62085 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 62085 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62085?
15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 62085 in?
ZIP code 62085 observes the CST timezone.