City

Roodhouse, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Greene County  ·  Illinois

👥2,394Population
💰$60,982Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂51.2Median Age
🏠$75,100Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 82% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.2% Female 43.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 1.6%Other: 0.6%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic1.1%
Black1.6%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty21.1% ▲ 111% above avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 82% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate809 (49.8%)
Some College220 (13.5%)
Associates88 (5.4%)
Bachelors304 (18.7%)
Graduate Degree202 (12.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 49.8%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 5.4%Bachelors: 18.7%Graduate: 12.4%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad49.8%
Some College13.5%
Associates5.4%
Bachelors18.7%
Graduate12.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.5%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
52%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,982 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$75,100 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$703/mo
Total Housing Units1,242
Vacant Units258

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Roodhouse, IL

Roodhouse is a city in Illinois, located in Greene County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,394 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.2 years.

Economically, Roodhouse is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,982 is below the national average. Approximately 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Roodhouse is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $703 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Roodhouse is moderately educated. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.62%).

Roodhouse, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Roodhouse
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62082 2,394 $60,982 $75,100 $703 8.9% 31.1% 89.5%