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Quincy, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62301

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

33,758
1,151/sq mi
$52,055
Median income
$135,100
Median home value
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Quincy pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,151
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62301 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.3 square miles in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois. The area is home to 33,758 residents, producing a population density of 1,151 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62301 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62301 sits at $52,055 (35% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,939. The poverty rate stands at 19.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $135,100 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $815 per month, and 58.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62301 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 13 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 62301 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 62301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62301.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62301, Quincy, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

33,758

Population

29.3

Area (sq mi)

1,151

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62301?

38.5

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.1%
African American 5.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$52,055

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$32,939

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

13.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62301 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,055 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

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

What does housing look like?

15,194

Total Housing Units

13,866

Occupied Units

1,328

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.9%
Renter 41.1%

$135,100

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$815

Median Rent

1953

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

+6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62301 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 155
2021 +4.9% 163
2022 +14.9% 187
2023 +4.7% 195
2024 +6.0% 207

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 1,030 business establishments in ZIP 62301, employing approximately 20,740 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,177,048,000.

1,030

Businesses

20,740

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 149 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 125 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 117 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 109 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 89 8.6%
Finance and insurance 82 8.0%
Construction 65 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 5.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 44 4.3%
Wholesale trade 42 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 35 3.4%
Manufacturing 33 3.2%
Information 27 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 24 2.3%
Educational services 13 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 1.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 0.6%
Utilities 4 0.4%

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 62301 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 62301 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62301 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 62301 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
62305 Quincy, IL 18,052 2.2 mi
63471 Taylor, MO 639 6.4 mi
62338 Fowler, IL 1,473 8.8 mi
62360 Payson, IL 1,656 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

62305 standard
Quincy, IL
Pop: 18,052
62347 standard
Liberty, IL
Pop: 2,282
62320 standard
Camp Point, IL
Pop: 2,185
62351 standard
Mendon, IL
Pop: 1,856
62360 standard
Payson, IL
Pop: 1,656
62338 standard
Fowler, IL
Pop: 1,473

Related Areas

Adams County Quincy, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62301 in? ▼
ZIP code 62301 (Quincy) is located in Adams County, Illinois. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62301? ▼
ZIP code 62301 in Quincy, IL has a population of 33,758 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62301? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62301 is $52,055, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62301? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62301 is $135,100, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62301? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62301 is White at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62301? ▼
ZIP code 62301 has 1,030 business establishments employing approximately 20,740 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62301? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62301 are: Retail trade (149), Other services (except public administration) (125), Health care and social assistance (117). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62301? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62301 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 62301? ▼
In ZIP code 62301, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 62301? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62301 is 13.4 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 62301? ▼
In ZIP code 62301, approximately 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62301? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62301 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Quincy, IL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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