Roodhouse, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62082
Greene County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,109
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,875
- Median income Near-median income area
- $76,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roodhouse pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62082 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62082 covers 280.1 square miles in Roodhouse, Greene County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,109 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62082 reports a modest median household income of $62,875 (21% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,524. Economic pressure is pronounced: 23.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $76,700 (60% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $706; owner occupancy is 90.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 62082 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 62082
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roodhouse, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62082.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62082, Roodhouse, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,109
Population
280.1
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62082?
51.4
Median Age
56.8%
Male
43.2%
Female
0.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$62,875
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$33,524
Per Capita Income
23.7%
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62082 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Roodhouse, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,875 28th percentile higher than 28% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,259housing units
1,259
Total Housing Units
925
Occupied Units
334
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$76,700
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$706
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 62082, employing approximately 124 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,502,000.
27
Businesses
124
Employees
$6.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 22.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 14.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 11.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62082 vs 62663 →
ZIP 62082 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62694
Winchester (62694)
3,192 residents
- 62082
Roodhouse (62082)
3,109 residents
- 62092
White Hall (62092)
2,979 residents
- 62044
Greenfield (62044)
2,009 residents
- 62668
Murrayville (62668)
1,512 residents
- 62695 296
Woodson (62695)
296 residents
- 62663 292
Manchester (62663)
292 residents
- 62610 199
Alsey (62610)
199 residents
- 62098 91
Wrights (62098)
91 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62082 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62082 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62663
Manchester (62663)
$81,875 median income
- 62044
Greenfield (62044)
$71,146 median income
- 62668
Murrayville (62668)
$70,577 median income
- 62695
Woodson (62695)
$65,972 median income
- 62082
Roodhouse (62082)
$62,875 median income
- 62610
Alsey (62610)
$60,625 median income
- 62694
Winchester (62694)
$58,460 median income
- 62092
White Hall (62092)
$56,607 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62082 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62082, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,109 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62082 in?
ZIP code 62082 (Roodhouse) is located in Greene County, Illinois. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62082?
ZIP code 62082 in Roodhouse, IL has a population of 3,109 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62082?
The median household income in ZIP 62082 is $62,875, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62082?
The median home value in ZIP 62082 is $76,700, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62082?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62082 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62082?
ZIP code 62082 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 124 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62082?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62082 are: Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62082?
In ZIP code 62082, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62082?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62082 is 28.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62082?
In ZIP code 62082, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62082?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62082 is 23.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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