62098 ZIP Code — Wrights, IL
Greene County, Illinois
ZIP code 62098 is located in Wrights, Illinois, within Greene County. It covers approximately 5.29 square miles and serves a population of 32 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
32
population
5.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62098 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62098
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62098. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wrights | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32 |
| Population density | 6 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.29 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.3756 |
| Longitude | -90.2943 |
| 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 | 100.0% | 47.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 30.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 18.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.2% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
32
Population
6
People per sq mi
65.8
Median age
$0
Median household income
$13,725
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
28
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
35–44
8
5
65–74
9
2
75–84
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 32 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 20 | 62.5% |
| Median age | 65.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 47.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 30.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 18.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.2% | 8.8% |
$25k–$35k
54.5%
$50k–$75k
45.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 54.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 45.5% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
45.5%
$50k–$100k
54.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 60.7% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.91 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 100.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 100.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% |
| 3 or more | 54.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 11 | 100.0% |
| Average household size | 2.91 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 57.1% |
| Married | 100.0% | 42.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
37.5%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
34.4%
Some college, no degree
12.5%
Associate's degree
15.6%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 62.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 100.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 100.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 100.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
37.5%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
37.5%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 100.0% |
| Retirement income | 100.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| High blood pressure | 30.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.1% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.1% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 65.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 45.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 62.5% |
| No insurance | 37.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 32 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 32 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 16 | 50.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 9 | 28.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.4% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62098
What city is ZIP code 62098 in?
ZIP code 62098 is primarily assigned to Wrights, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62098 in?
ZIP code 62098 falls within Greene County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 62098 have a large retiree population?
100% of households in ZIP code 62098 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 62098 have an older population?
63% of residents in ZIP code 62098 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62098?
38% of residents in ZIP code 62098 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 62098?
ZIP code 62098 has an estimated population of 32 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 62098 in?
ZIP code 62098 observes the CST timezone.