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ZIP Code 62361

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

539
4/sq mi
$48,188
Median income
$81,300
Median home value
2.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pearl pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62361 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62361 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 154.0 square miles in Pearl, Pike County, Illinois. The area is home to 539 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 62361 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62361 sits at $48,188 (40% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $20,580. The poverty rate stands at 30.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $81,300 (58% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62361 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pike County, so you can benchmark 62361 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 →

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 62361, Pearl, 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

539

Population

154.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62361?

28.3

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$48,188

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$20,580

Per Capita Income

30.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62361 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,188 12th percentile higher than 12% 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

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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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.9%

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

What does housing look like?

193

Total Housing Units

117

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.2%
Renter 6.8%

$81,300

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 62361, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $629,000.

6

Businesses

17

Employees

$629K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 62361 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 62361 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 62361 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 62361 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
62352 Milton, IL 271 5.6 mi
62050 Hillview, IL 473 5.7 mi
62355 Nebo, IL 820 8.6 mi
62363 Pittsfield, IL 6,353 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62361 in?
ZIP code 62361 (Pearl) 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 62361?
ZIP code 62361 in Pearl, IL has a population of 539 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62361?
The median household income in ZIP 62361 is $48,188, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62361?
The median home value in ZIP 62361 is $81,300, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62361?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62361 is White at 97.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62361?
ZIP code 62361 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62361?
In ZIP code 62361, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.9% 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 62361?
In ZIP code 62361, approximately 93.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62361?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62361 is 30.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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