62087 ZIP Code — South Roxana, IL

Madison County, Illinois

ZIP code 62087 is located in South Roxana, Illinois, within Madison County. It covers approximately 3.51 square miles and serves a population of 2,121 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62087

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $59,097. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62087 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,121

population

3.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62087 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62087

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62087. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Roxana	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62048 Hartford (1.6 mi) 62024 East Alton (2 mi) 62095 Wood River (3.2 mi) 62026 Edwardsville (3.7 mi) 62018 Cottage Hills (6.4 mi) 62025 Edwardsville (6.4 mi) 63138 Saint Louis (6.5 mi) 62040 Granite City (6.6 mi) 62034 Glen Carbon (7 mi) 62010 Bethalto (7.9 mi) 62062 Maryville (8.2 mi) 62067 Moro (8.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,121
Population density	604 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	3.51 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	38.8196
Longitude	-90.0585
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	56.1%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,121

Population

604

People per sq mi

33.6

Median age

$59,097

Median household income

$24,533

Per capita income

$87,000

Median home value

$782

Median monthly rent

69.3%

Home ownership

17.2%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

652

Housing units

4.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

108

10–14

112

15–19

106

20–24

109

140

25–34

144

143

35–44

147

121

45–54

124

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	517	24.4%
18 and over	1,604	75.6%
65 and over	271	12.8%
Median age	33.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.4%

Two or more races 7.9%

Black or African American 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,880	86.4%
Two or more races	171	7.9%
Black or African American	58	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	54	2.5%
Other race	7	0.3%
Asian	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 15.2%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 26.7%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	15.2%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	26.7%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$59,097

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%

$50k–$100k 58.6%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 4.4%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,000
Median rent / month	$782
Owner occupied	69.3%
Renter occupied	30.7%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	77.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	23.7%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	19.5%
1940–1949	10.4%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	32.2%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.3%
Electricity	25.5%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	2.2%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	291	38.2%
Cohabiting couple	145	19.1%
Male householder, no spouse	129	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	196	25.8%
Households with children under 18	315	41.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	190	25.0%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	38.3%
Married	38.5%	37.5%
Separated	2.0%	2.5%
Widowed	4.3%	6.6%
Divorced	17.0%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 34.7%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	4.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	7.3%
Kindergarten	43	6.5%
Elementary school	276	41.8%
High school	47	7.1%
College / grad school	246	37.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.1%

Professional & management 15.0%

Retail trade 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.2%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Education & healthcare 9.3%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Other services 6.0%

Construction 5.3%

Public administration 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.3%
Service	31.0%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.8%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.9%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 17.2%

Under 18 years 23.3%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 14.4%

Female-led households 23.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.8%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	9.5%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	59.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,992	93.9%
Spanish	23	1.2%
Other Indo-European	21	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,086	98.3%
Born in same state	2,074	97.8%
Born in different state	1,714	80.8%
Foreign born	12	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	35	1.7%
Not a US citizen	33	94.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	359	16.9%
French	216	10.2%
Arab	141	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	1.9%
German	19	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62087

What city is ZIP code 62087 in?

ZIP code 62087 is primarily assigned to South Roxana, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62087 in?

ZIP code 62087 falls within Madison County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62087?

5% 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 62087?

17% of residents in ZIP code 62087 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62087?

The median home value in ZIP code 62087 is $87,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62087?

ZIP code 62087 has an estimated population of 2,121 residents, with a density of 604 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62087 in?

ZIP code 62087 observes the CST timezone.