Tilden, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62292
Randolph County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 947
- 250/sq mi High-density area
- $47,857
- Median income Below-median income area
- $70,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 5.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tilden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 250
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62292 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62292 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tilden, Randolph County, Illinois, home to just 947 residents across 3.8 square miles, a density of 250 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62292 reports a modest median household income of $47,857 (40% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,656. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $70,300 (63% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $743; owner occupancy is 69.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 62292 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 →
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 62292, Tilden, 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
947
Population
3.8
Area (sq mi)
250
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62292?
43.3
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.6%
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?
$47,857
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$30,656
Per Capita Income
28.7%
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62292 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Tilden, 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)
$47,857 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
362housing units
362
Total Housing Units
336
Occupied Units
26
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$70,300
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$743
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 62292, employing approximately 22 people with a combined annual payroll of $405,000.
6
Businesses
22
Employees
$405K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 62292 vs 62257 →
ZIP 62292 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62286
Sparta (62286)
6,008 residents
- 62257
Marissa (62257)
3,214 residents
- 62237
Coulterville (62237)
2,659 residents
- 62255 1,001
Lenzburg (62255)
1,001 residents
- 62292 947
Tilden (62292)
947 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62292 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62292 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62255
Lenzburg (62255)
$80,506 median income
- 62257
Marissa (62257)
$78,750 median income
- 62286
Sparta (62286)
$61,220 median income
- 62237
Coulterville (62237)
$55,208 median income
- 62292
Tilden (62292)
$47,857 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62292 ranks #5 of 5 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 62292, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 62292 in?
ZIP code 62292 (Tilden) is located in Randolph County, Illinois. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62292?
ZIP code 62292 in Tilden, IL has a population of 947 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62292?
The median household income in ZIP 62292 is $47,857, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62292?
The median home value in ZIP 62292 is $70,300, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62292?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62292 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62292?
ZIP code 62292 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 22 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62292?
In ZIP code 62292, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62292?
In ZIP code 62292, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62292?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62292 is 28.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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