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Pinckneyville, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62274

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

8,410
23/sq mi
$71,658
Median income
$131,500
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62274 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62274 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, home to 8,410 residents across 360.9 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62274 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,658 (11% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. Median home value sits at $131,500 (31% below the state average), median rent at $441 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.0%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62274, plus 4 more within Perry County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 62274

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pinckneyville, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62274.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 62274, Pinckneyville, 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

8,410

Population

360.9

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62274?

40.3

Median Age

61.7%

Male

38.3%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 77.7%
African American 14.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$71,658

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$29,734

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62274 ranks nationally

Pinckneyville, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,658 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 45.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,065

Total Housing Units

2,656

Occupied Units

409

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$131,500

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$441

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62274 have decreased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.0% 143
2021 +12.1% 160
2022 -2.1% 156
2023 +44.3% 226
2024 -11.3% 200

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 132 business establishments in ZIP 62274, employing approximately 1,291 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,424,000.

132

Businesses

1,291

Employees

$53.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 32 24.2%
Retail trade 17 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 16 12.1%
Construction 11 8.3%
Finance and insurance 11 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 11 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.1%
Wholesale trade 7 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.0%
Manufacturing 3 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.3%

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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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62274 in? ▼
ZIP code 62274 (Pinckneyville) is located in Perry County, Illinois. Perry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/perry-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62274? ▼
ZIP code 62274 in Pinckneyville, IL has a population of 8,410 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62274? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62274 is $71,658, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62274? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62274 is $131,500, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62274? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62274 is White at 77.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62274? ▼
ZIP code 62274 has 132 business establishments employing approximately 1,291 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62274? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62274 are: Other services (except public administration) (32), Retail trade (17), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62274? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62274 decreased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62274? ▼
In ZIP code 62274, 45.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 62274? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62274 is 24.8 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 62274? ▼
In ZIP code 62274, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62274? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62274 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.