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 Low-density area
- $68,571
- Median income Near-median income area
- $98,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,045. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $98,300 (49% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $655; owner occupancy is 73.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pike County, so 62312 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 62312
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barry, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62312.
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 62312?
37.4
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
1.1%
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?
$68,571
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$27,045
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62312 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Barry, 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)
$68,571 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
812housing units
812
Total Housing Units
684
Occupied Units
128
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$98,300
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 62312 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62312
Barry (62312)
2,162 residents
- 62365 647
Plainville (62365)
647 residents
- 62314 611
Baylis (62314)
611 residents
- 62356 571
New Canton (62356)
571 residents
- 62345 357
Kinderhook (62345)
357 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62312 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62312 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62365
Plainville (62365)
$90,833 median income
- 62314
Baylis (62314)
$75,556 median income
- 62312
Barry (62312)
$68,571 median income
- 62356
New Canton (62356)
$68,542 median income
- 62345
Kinderhook (62345)
$61,607 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62312, 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 (2,162 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 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.
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