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Baldwin, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62217

Randolph County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

807
11/sq mi
$84,615
Median income
$146,300
Median home value
6.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baldwin pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62217 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62217 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baldwin, Randolph County, Illinois, home to just 807 residents across 71.4 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62217 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,615 (6% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,621. Local economic indicators show a 13.8% poverty rate alongside 15.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $146,300 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $871 a month; 86.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is -. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 62217 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 62217, Baldwin, 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

807

Population

71.4

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62217?

50.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$84,615

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$34,621

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

15.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62217 ranks nationally

Baldwin, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$84,615 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

371

Total Housing Units

320

Occupied Units

51

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$146,300

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$871

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 62217, employing approximately 203 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,646,000.

16

Businesses

203

Employees

$17.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 18.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 62217 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62217 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62217 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 62217 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
62297 Walsh, IL 452 8.7 mi
62242 Evansville, IL 1,526 7.6 mi
62278 Red Bud, IL 6,690 8.4 mi
62286 Sparta, IL 6,008 8.0 mi
62255 Lenzburg, IL 1,001 10.1 mi
62264 New Athens, IL 3,338 10.4 mi
62257 Marissa, IL 3,214 9.8 mi
62248 Hecker, IL 320 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Randolph County

62233 standard
Chester, IL
Pop: 10,037
62278 standard
Red Bud, IL
Pop: 6,690
62286 standard
Sparta, IL
Pop: 6,008
62288 standard
Steeleville, IL
Pop: 2,918
62237 standard
Coulterville, IL
Pop: 2,659
62272 standard
Percy, IL
Pop: 1,674

Related Areas

Randolph County Baldwin, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62217 in? ▼
ZIP code 62217 (Baldwin) 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 62217? ▼
ZIP code 62217 in Baldwin, IL has a population of 807 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62217? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62217 is $84,615, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62217? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62217 is $146,300, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62217? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62217 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62217? ▼
ZIP code 62217 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 203 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62217? ▼
In ZIP code 62217, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.4% 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 62217? ▼
In ZIP code 62217, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62217? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62217 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.