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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
$67,969
Median income
$128,100
Median home value
6.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

43th 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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,947. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.4%. Housing costs here run $128,100 for a typical home value (33% below the state average), with rent averaging $733 a month; 84.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 62277 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Randolph County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62277?

46.7

Median Age

54.6%

Male

45.4%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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

$37,947

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62277 ranks nationally

Prairie Du Rocher, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,969 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.9%

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

What does housing look like?

521

Total Housing Units

424

Occupied Units

97

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$128,100

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62277 vs 62279 →

ZIP 62277 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 62277 ranks #3 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 62277 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 62277 ranks #5 of 5 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
62279 Renault, IL 69 3.6 mi
62244 Fults, IL 1,156 7.4 mi
63627 Bloomsdale, MO 2,937 8.6 mi
62261 Modoc, IL 152 8.6 mi
62278 Red Bud, IL 6,690 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Randolph County

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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 Prairie Du Rocher, IL Illinois

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.

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