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Barry, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62312

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

2,162
9/sq mi
$68,571
Median income
$98,300
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62312 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62312 covers 237.6 square miles in Barry, Pike County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,162 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62312 reports a modest median household income of $68,571 (14% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $27,045. Local economic indicators show a 14.1% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $98,300 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $655 per month, and 73.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 62312 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pike 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 62312

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barry, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62312.

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 62312, Barry, 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

2,162

Population

237.6

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 62312?

37.4

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$68,571

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$27,045

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62312 ranks nationally

Barry, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,571 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

812

Total Housing Units

684

Occupied Units

128

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.4%
Renter 26.6%

$98,300

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$655

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 62312, employing approximately 378 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,388,000.

35

Businesses

378

Employees

$15.4M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Finance and insurance 6 17.1%
Other services (except public administration) 5 14.3%
Retail trade 4 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 4 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.6%

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 62312 vs 62345 →

ZIP 62312 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 62312 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 62312 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 62312 ranks #3 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
62345 Kinderhook, IL 357 5.4 mi
62356 New Canton, IL 571 8.1 mi
62314 Baylis, IL 611 8.5 mi
62365 Plainville, IL 647 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pike County

62363 standard
Pittsfield, IL
Pop: 6,353
62340 standard
Griggsville, IL
Pop: 1,715
62366 standard
Pleasant Hill, IL
Pop: 1,408
62355 standard
Nebo, IL
Pop: 820
62343 standard
Hull, IL
Pop: 712
62314 standard
Baylis, IL
Pop: 611

Related Areas

Pike County Barry, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62312 in? ▼
ZIP code 62312 (Barry) is located in Pike County, Illinois. Pike County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pike-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62312? ▼
ZIP code 62312 in Barry, IL has a population of 2,162 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62312? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62312 is $68,571, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62312? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62312 is $98,300, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62312? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62312 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62312? ▼
ZIP code 62312 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 378 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62312? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62312 are: Finance and insurance (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62312? ▼
In ZIP code 62312, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 62312? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62312 is 24.0 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 62312? ▼
In ZIP code 62312, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62312? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62312 is 14.1% 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.