62888 ZIP Code — Tamaroa, IL

Perry County, Illinois

ZIP code 62888 is located in Tamaroa, Illinois, within Perry County. It covers approximately 72.38 square miles and serves a population of 1,893 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62888

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 $112,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,357. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 62888 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,893

population

72.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62888 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62888

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62888. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tamaroa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62831 Du Bois (7 mi) 62883 Scheller (7.2 mi) 62832 Du Quoin (8.1 mi) 62884 Sesser (9.9 mi) 62274 Pinckneyville (9.9 mi) 62894 Waltonville (11.2 mi) 62808 Ashley (12.1 mi) 62865 Mulkeytown (13.6 mi) 62822 Christopher (14.5 mi) 62932 Elkville (16.1 mi) 62819 Buckner (16.3 mi) 62263 Nashville (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,893
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	72.38 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	38.1330
Longitude	-89.2291
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	39.1%	49.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	30.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	17.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,893

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$70,357

Median household income

$32,191

Per capita income

$112,000

Median home value

$823

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

795

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

113

35–44

103

45–54

110

55–59

60–64

114

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	386	20.4%
18 and over	1,507	79.6%
65 and over	399	21.1%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,847	96.9%
Two or more races	45	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.1%	49.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	30.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	17.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 21.2%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	21.2%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	21.5%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$70,357

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.5%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,000
Median rent / month	$823
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	74.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	19.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	53.5%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	43.7%
3 or more	35.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.5%
Electricity	40.0%
Propane / LP gas	21.5%
Wood	6.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	388	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	104	13.3%
Male householder, no spouse	148	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	140	17.9%
Households with children under 18	227	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	266	34.1%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	15.3%
Married	45.3%	54.8%
Separated	1.5%	0.0%
Widowed	7.7%	12.7%
Divorced	11.7%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 27.4%

Associate's degree 17.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	7.7%
Kindergarten	25	6.4%
Elementary school	164	41.8%
High school	99	25.3%
College / grad school	74	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.3%

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Other services 6.2%

Construction 4.2%

Public administration 4.0%

Professional & management 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	31.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.8%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 9.6%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 46.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	132	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	51.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.7%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,802	95.2%
Spanish	5	0.3%
Other Indo-European	5	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,891	99.9%
Born in same state	1,882	99.4%
Born in different state	1,584	83.7%
Foreign born	9	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	275	14.5%
Italian	161	8.5%
Arab	90	4.8%
English	14	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	0.2%
German	3	0.2%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62888

What city is ZIP code 62888 in?

ZIP code 62888 is primarily assigned to Tamaroa, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62888 in?

ZIP code 62888 falls within Perry County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62888 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 62888 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62888?

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 62888 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 62888 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62888?

The median home value in ZIP code 62888 is $112,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62888 in?

ZIP code 62888 observes the CST timezone.