| ZIP Code | 62983 |
|---|---|
| City | Royalton |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 395 ft |
| Latitude | 37.89931 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.104813 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.0 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 11.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.5% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 40% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 23 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 290 (27.6%) |
| Some College | 248 (23.6%) |
| Associates | 137 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 75 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 276 (26.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,625 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $65,900 ▼ 76% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $901/mo ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 778 |
| Vacant Units | 50 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 778 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 50 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 62983 is located in Royalton, Illinois, within Franklin County. With a population of 1,623, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43 years. Economically, 62983 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,625 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62983 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $65,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $901 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 7% since 2019.
The population of 62983 is primarily White (93.65%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.7%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62983 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 62983 in Royalton, IL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,623 residents, a median household income of $50,625, and a median home value of $65,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.