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 High-density area
- $52,055
- Median income Below-median income area
- $135,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 21st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62301 (Quincy, IL) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.5 in 2023 to 207.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62301 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, with 33,758 residents across 29.3 square miles, a density of 1,151 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62301 reports a modest median household income of $52,055 (35% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,939. The poverty rate is 19.3%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $135,100 (30% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $815; owner occupancy is 58.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 13 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Adams County, so 62301 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 62301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Quincy, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62301.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
149 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
125 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
117 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
109 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
89 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 62301, Quincy, 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
33,758
Population
29.3
Area (sq mi)
1,151
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62301?
38.5
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
1.9%
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?
$52,055
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$32,939
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
13.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62301 ranks nationally
Quincy, IL 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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,194housing units
15,194
Total Housing Units
13,866
Occupied Units
1,328
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,100
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62301 vs 62305 →
ZIP 62301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62301
Quincy (62301)
33,758 residents
- 62305
Quincy (62305)
18,052 residents
- 62360 1,656
Payson (62360)
1,656 residents
- 62338 1,473
Fowler (62338)
1,473 residents
- 63471 639
Taylor (63471)
639 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62301 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63471
Taylor (63471)
$103,182 median income
- 62338
Fowler (62338)
$91,473 median income
- 62305
Quincy (62305)
$83,598 median income
- 62360
Payson (62360)
$54,706 median income
- 62301
Quincy (62301)
$52,055 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62301, 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 (33,758 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 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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