PlainZIP

Pittsfield, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62363

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

6,353
16/sq mi
$58,500
Median income
$118,000
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62363 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62363 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois, home to 6,353 residents across 409.9 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62363 reports a modest median household income of $58,500 (27% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,255. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. The typical home here is valued at $118,000 (39% below the state average); renters pay a median of $713 monthly, and 78.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62363, plus 6 more within Pike County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 62363

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsfield, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62363.

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 62363, Pittsfield, 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

6,353

Population

409.9

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62363?

49.2

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$58,500

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$36,255

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

18.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62363 ranks nationally

Pittsfield, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,500 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,891

Total Housing Units

2,500

Occupied Units

391

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$118,000

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$713

Median Rent

1963

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

+14.4%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62363 have increased 14.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.7% 144
2021 +5.7% 152
2022 +15.3% 176
2023 +1.9% 179
2024 +14.4% 205

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 193 business establishments in ZIP 62363, employing approximately 2,267 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,608,000.

193

Businesses

2,267

Employees

$91.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 31 16.1%
Other services (except public administration) 30 15.5%
Accommodation and food services 22 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 18 9.3%
Finance and insurance 15 7.8%
Construction 13 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 6.7%
Wholesale trade 10 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.2%
Information 6 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.6%
Manufacturing 4 2.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 1.6%

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 62363 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 62363 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 62363 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 62363 ranks #2 of 6 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 6.9 mi
62357 New Salem, IL 245 8.0 mi
62340 Griggsville, IL 1,715 9.7 mi
62361 Pearl, IL 539 10.2 mi
62366 Pleasant Hill, IL 1,408 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pike County

62312 standard
Barry, IL
Pop: 2,162
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 Pittsfield, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62363 in? ▼
ZIP code 62363 (Pittsfield) 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 62363? ▼
ZIP code 62363 in Pittsfield, IL has a population of 6,353 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62363? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62363 is $58,500, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62363? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62363 is $118,000, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62363? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62363 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62363? ▼
ZIP code 62363 has 193 business establishments employing approximately 2,267 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62363? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62363 are: Retail trade (31), Other services (except public administration) (30), Accommodation and food services (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62363? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62363 increased by 14.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 62363? ▼
In ZIP code 62363, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 62363? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62363 is 18.8 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 62363? ▼
In ZIP code 62363, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62363? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62363 is 14.7% 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.