| ZIP Code | 62872 |
|---|---|
| City | Opdyke |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 495 ft |
| Latitude | 38.271585 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.800672 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.85 |
| Below Poverty | 15.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| College Grads | 20.7% ▼ 46% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 230 (38.1%) |
| Some College | 98 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 146 (24.2%) |
| Bachelors | 85 (14.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 40 (6.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,698 ▼ 30% below avg ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $107,600 ▼ 61% below avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 424 |
| Vacant Units | 23 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 424 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 23 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
ZIP code 62872 is located in Opdyke, Illinois, within Jefferson County. With a population of 1,142, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.8 years. Economically, 62872 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,698 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62872 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $107,600 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 92.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 3% since 2019.
The population of 62872 is primarily White (88.09%). Residents are less-educated — 20.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.7%. Household income has declined by 8% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 62872 in Opdyke, IL is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,142 residents, a median household income of $53,698, and a median home value of $107,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.