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Randolph County
Tilden, IL
62292
62292 ZIP Code — Tilden, IL
Randolph County, Illinois
ZIP code 62292 is located in
Tilden ,
Illinois ,
within Randolph County .
It covers approximately 1.69 square miles and serves a population of
824 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62292
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $65,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $42,411. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 62292 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
824
Population density
488 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
157
Geography
Land area
1.69 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
38.2118
Longitude
-89.6796
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.9%
42.7%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
28.2%
35.7%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
12.3%
18.3%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.6%
3.3%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$42,411
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 167 20.3% 18 and over 657 79.7% 65 and over 149 18.1% Median age 37.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.7%
Group Count % White 741 86.2% Hispanic or Latino 36 4.2% Other race 34 4% Black or African American 32 3.7% Two or more races 17 2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.9%
42.7%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
28.2%
35.7%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
12.3%
18.3%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.6%
3.3%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.8% $10k–$15k 9.2% $15k–$25k 15.1% $25k–$35k 8.0% $35k–$50k 15.1% $50k–$75k 13.3% $75k–$100k 17.8% $100k–$150k 13.0% $200k+ 1.8% Median income $42,411
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $65,800 Median rent / month $806 Owner occupied 60.4% Renter occupied 39.6% Vacant 12.7% Single-family detached 74.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 25.1% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.22
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.5% 2000–2009 3.6% 1990–1999 13.7% 1980–1989 12.4% 1970–1979 19.1% 1960–1969 2.1% 1950–1959 8.3% 1940–1949 15.5% 1939 or earlier 24.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.5% 2 bedrooms 52.2% 3 bedrooms 32.3% 4 bedrooms 7.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 15.7% 1 vehicle 32.2% 2 vehicles 32.5% 3 or more 19.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 75.1% Electricity 23.7% Propane / LP gas 0.6% Wood 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 100 29.6% Cohabiting couple 61 18.0% Male householder, no spouse 73 21.6% Female householder, no spouse 104 30.8% Households with children under 18 95 28.1% Households with seniors (65+) 106 31.4% Average household size 2.44
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 44.7% 20.1% Married 32.4% 36.5% Separated 1.3% 4.7% Widowed 1.6% 23.4% Divorced 20.1% 15.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.2%
Some college, no degree
26.5%
Graduate / professional
1.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 79.3% Bachelor's or higher 6.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 31 21.4% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 41 28.3% High school 23 15.9% College / grad school 50 34.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
19.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.5%
Education & healthcare
7.3%
Agriculture & mining
4.7%
Public administration
2.5%
Professional & management
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.8% Service 23.4% Sales & office 25.0% Natural resources & construction 16.8% Production & transportation 19.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 90.2% Government 5.1% Self-employed 4.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.8% Carpool 9.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.4% Work from home 5.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
33.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.4% Retirement income 26.0% Supplemental Security 13.0% Cash public assistance 4.1% Food stamps / SNAP 32.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 36.4% High cholesterol 35.0% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 29.5% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.9% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 29.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.2% Depression 19.1% Fair or poor health 17.3% Poor mental health 14.1% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 11.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.3% Visited dentist 58.3% Cholesterol screening 88.1% Teeth loss 17.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 57 8.7%
Disability % Any disability 30.3% Under 18 18.6% 18–64 years 28.9% 65 and over 48.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 39.4% Public insurance 61.7% No insurance 10.4% Uninsured under 19 7.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 724 87.9% Spanish 19 2.6% Other Indo-European 19 2.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 802 97.3% Born in same state 801 97.2% Born in different state 612 74.3% Foreign born 1 0.1% Naturalized citizen 22 2.7% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 81 9.8% French 78 9.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 37 4.5% English 28 3.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.0% Internet access 86.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62292
What city is ZIP code 62292 in?
ZIP code 62292 is primarily assigned to Tilden, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62292 in?
ZIP code 62292 falls within Randolph County, Illinois.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62292?
27% of residents in ZIP code 62292 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62292?
7% 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 62292 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 62292 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62292?
The median home value in ZIP code 62292 is $65,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 62292 in?
ZIP code 62292 observes the CST timezone.
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