Prairie Du Rocher, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62277
Randolph County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,314
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,969
- Median income Near-median income area
- $128,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Prairie Du Rocher pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62277 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62277 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Prairie Du Rocher, Randolph County, Illinois, home to just 1,314 residents across 166.3 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62277 reports a modest median household income of $67,969 (15% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,947. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.4% and unemployment is 1.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,100 (33% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $733; owner occupancy is 84.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 62277 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 62277
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prairie Du Rocher, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62277.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 62277, Prairie Du Rocher, 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
1,314
Population
166.3
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62277?
46.7
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
0.3%
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?
$67,969
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$37,947
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62277 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Prairie Du Rocher, 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)
$67,969 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
521housing units
521
Total Housing Units
424
Occupied Units
97
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,100
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$733
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 62277, employing approximately 95 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,945,000.
15
Businesses
95
Employees
$3.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 33.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 20.0% |
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 62277 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62278
Red Bud (62278)
6,690 residents
- 63627
Bloomsdale (63627)
2,937 residents
- 62277 1,314
Prairie Du Rocher (62277)
1,314 residents
- 62244 1,156
Fults (62244)
1,156 residents
- 62261 152
Modoc (62261)
152 residents
- 62279 69
Renault (62279)
69 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62277 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62277 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62279
Renault (62279)
$139,063 median income
- 62244
Fults (62244)
$107,917 median income
- 63627
Bloomsdale (63627)
$88,071 median income
- 62278
Red Bud (62278)
$79,688 median income
- 62277
Prairie Du Rocher (62277)
$67,969 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62277 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 62277, 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 (1,314 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 62277 in?
ZIP code 62277 (Prairie Du Rocher) 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 62277?
ZIP code 62277 in Prairie Du Rocher, IL has a population of 1,314 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62277?
The median household income in ZIP 62277 is $67,969, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62277?
The median home value in ZIP 62277 is $128,100, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62277?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62277 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62277?
ZIP code 62277 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 95 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62277?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62277 are: Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62277?
In ZIP code 62277, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.9% 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 62277?
In ZIP code 62277, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62277?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62277 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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