Pocahontas, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62275
Bond County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,621
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,000
- Median income Above-median income area
- $209,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pocahontas pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62275 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62275 covers 264.3 square miles in Pocahontas, Bond County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,621 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62275 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,000 (6% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,024. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 1.6%. Median home value is $209,400 (9% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $742; 80.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bond County, so 62275 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 62275
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pocahontas, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62275.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 62275, Pocahontas, 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
3,621
Population
264.3
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62275?
42.8
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
0.4%
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?
$85,000
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$39,024
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62275 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Pocahontas, 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)
$85,000 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
1,247housing units
1,247
Total Housing Units
1,192
Occupied Units
55
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,400
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$742
Median Rent
1985
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
+4.9%
YoY Change (2022)
156
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+56%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62275 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +56% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -1.6% | 129 |
| 2019 | +3.7% | 134 |
| 2020 | +9.4% | 147 |
| 2021 | +1.2% | 148 |
| 2022 | +4.9% | 156 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 62275, employing approximately 145 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,479,000.
43
Businesses
145
Employees
$4.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 23.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 23.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 9.3% |
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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ZIP 62275 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62249
Highland (62249)
15,971 residents
- 62246
Greenville (62246)
10,355 residents
- 62275 3,621
Pocahontas (62275)
3,621 residents
- 62074 1,087
New Douglas (62074)
1,087 residents
- 62273 426
Pierron (62273)
426 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62275 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62275 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62249
Highland (62249)
$90,424 median income
- 62275
Pocahontas (62275)
$85,000 median income
- 62074
New Douglas (62074)
$79,808 median income
- 62246
Greenville (62246)
$66,970 median income
- 62273
Pierron (62273)
$51,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62275 ranks #2 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 62275, 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 (3,621 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 62275 in?
ZIP code 62275 (Pocahontas) is located in Bond County, Illinois. Bond County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bond-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62275?
ZIP code 62275 in Pocahontas, IL has a population of 3,621 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62275?
The median household income in ZIP 62275 is $85,000, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62275?
The median home value in ZIP 62275 is $209,400, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62275?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62275 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62275?
ZIP code 62275 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 145 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62275?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62275 are: Construction (10), Accommodation and food services (10), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62275?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62275 increased by 4.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 56%. 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 62275?
In ZIP code 62275, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 62275?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62275 is 27.1 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 62275?
In ZIP code 62275, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62275?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62275 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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