Percy, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62272
Randolph County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,674
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,938
- Median income Below-median income area
- $83,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Percy pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62272 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62272 covers 97.9 square miles in Percy, Randolph County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,674 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62272 reports a modest median household income of $50,938 (36% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,965. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $83,500 (56% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $702; owner occupancy is 71.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 62272 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 62272
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Percy, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62272.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 62272, Percy, 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
1,674
Population
97.9
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62272?
47.0
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
17.0%
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?
$50,938
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$27,965
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62272 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Percy, 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)
$50,938 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
757housing units
757
Total Housing Units
643
Occupied Units
114
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$83,500
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$702
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 62272, employing approximately 523 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,005,000.
20
Businesses
523
Employees
$44.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 20.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 15.0% |
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 62272 vs 62997 →
ZIP 62272 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
- 62288
Steeleville (62288)
2,918 residents
- 62907 2,164
Ava (62907)
2,164 residents
- 62272 1,674
Percy (62272)
1,674 residents
- 62916 995
Campbell Hill (62916)
995 residents
- 62238 696
Cutler (62238)
696 residents
- 62997 599
Willisville (62997)
599 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62272 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62272 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62916
Campbell Hill (62916)
$85,694 median income
- 62907
Ava (62907)
$84,293 median income
- 62238
Cutler (62238)
$67,656 median income
- 62288
Steeleville (62288)
$67,159 median income
- 62286
Sparta (62286)
$61,220 median income
- 62997
Willisville (62997)
$54,318 median income
- 62272
Percy (62272)
$50,938 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62272 ranks #7 of 7 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 62272, 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 (1,674 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 62272 in?
ZIP code 62272 (Percy) 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 62272?
ZIP code 62272 in Percy, IL has a population of 1,674 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62272?
The median household income in ZIP 62272 is $50,938, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62272?
The median home value in ZIP 62272 is $83,500, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62272?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62272 is White at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62272?
ZIP code 62272 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 523 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62272?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62272 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62272?
In ZIP code 62272, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.2% 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 62272?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62272 is 20.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62272?
In ZIP code 62272, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62272?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62272 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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