62288 ZIP Code — Steeleville, IL

Randolph County, Illinois

ZIP code 62288 is located in Steeleville, Illinois, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 36.81 square miles and serves a population of 2,701 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62288

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 $152,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,083. 46% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62288 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,701

population

36.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62288 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62288

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62288. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Steeleville	Acceptable
Steeleville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62272 Percy (3.9 mi) 62233 Chester (6 mi) 62916 Campbell Hill (7.5 mi) 62297 Walsh (8.1 mi) 62286 Sparta (9.1 mi) 62238 Cutler (10.4 mi) 62241 Ellis Grove (10.9 mi) 62280 Rockwood (11.9 mi) 62907 Ava (13 mi) 62217 Baldwin (15.1 mi) 62242 Evansville (15.7 mi) 62237 Coulterville (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,701
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	36.81 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	37.9878
Longitude	-89.6920
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	38.0%	42.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	35.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,701

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$62,083

Median household income

$33,127

Per capita income

$152,500

Median home value

$756

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

1,057

Housing units

16.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

105

111

15–19

124

20–24

25–34

102

132

35–44

148

174

45–54

194

55–59

60–64

194

65–74

217

101

75–84

114

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	482	17.8%
18 and over	2,219	82.2%
65 and over	777	28.8%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.6%

Two or more races 1.3%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,604	94.6%
Hispanic or Latino	53	1.9%
Other race	45	1.6%
Two or more races	37	1.3%
Black or African American	15	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	42.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	35.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$62,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 26.6%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 23.7%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,500
Median rent / month	$756
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	28.5%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	11.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	20.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.7%
Electricity	51.5%
Propane / LP gas	10.5%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	1.9%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	597	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	43	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	215	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	343	28.6%
Households with children under 18	306	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	541	45.2%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	19.0%
Married	51.8%	51.1%
Separated	1.8%	0.4%
Widowed	3.2%	17.1%
Divorced	12.8%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	3.5%
Kindergarten	15	2.8%
Elementary school	214	39.9%
High school	146	27.2%
College / grad school	143	26.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.9%

Manufacturing 18.9%

Retail trade 10.7%

Public administration 7.9%

Construction 6.3%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Professional & management 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.6%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.8%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 8.7%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 13.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	37.1%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	194	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	13.5%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.5%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,616	96.9%
Spanish	75	2.9%
Other Indo-European	22	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	53	2.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,656	98.3%
Born in same state	2,650	98.1%
Born in different state	2,343	86.7%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	45	1.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	330	12.2%
Italian	307	11.4%
Arab	209	7.7%
English	10	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	8	0.3%
German	3	0.1%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62288

What city is ZIP code 62288 in?

ZIP code 62288 is primarily assigned to Steeleville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62288 in?

ZIP code 62288 falls within Randolph County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62288 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 62288 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62288 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 62288 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62288?

The median home value in ZIP code 62288 is $152,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 62288?

ZIP code 62288 has an estimated population of 2,701 residents, with a density of 73 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62288 in?

ZIP code 62288 observes the CST timezone.