| ZIP Code | 62280 |
|---|---|
| City | Rockwood |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Randolph County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 362 ft |
| Latitude | 37.846621 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.648009 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17157 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.2 yrs ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 2.3% ▼ 77% below avg |
| College Grads | 24.1% ▼ 38% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 108 (32.5%) |
| Some College | 112 (33.7%) |
| Associates | 30 (9%) |
| Bachelors | 21 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 59 (17.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,568 ▼ 14% below avg ↓ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $233,600 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 92% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 171 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 171 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 74.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 62280 is located in Rockwood, Illinois, within Randolph County. With a population of 394, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.2 years. Economically, 62280 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,568 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62280 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $233,600 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 92% since 2019.
The population of 62280 is primarily White (94.92%). Residents are less-educated — 24.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.3%. Household income has declined by 28% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 62280 in Rockwood, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 394 residents, a median household income of $65,568, and a median home value of $233,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.