PlainZIP

Petersburg, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62675

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

6,154
22/sq mi
$84,267
Median income
$204,000
Median home value
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Petersburg pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62675 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62675 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois, home to 6,154 residents across 282.3 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62675 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,267 (5% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $44,814. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.1%. Median home value sits at $204,000 (6% above the state average), median rent at $909 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Menard County, letting you compare 62675 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 62675

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Petersburg, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62675.

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 62675, Petersburg, 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

6,154

Population

282.3

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62675?

43.7

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$84,267

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$44,814

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62675 ranks nationally

Petersburg, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,267 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,796

Total Housing Units

2,627

Occupied Units

169

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$204,000

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$909

Median Rent

1976

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

+9.5%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62675 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.4% 147
2021 +10.3% 162
2022 +6.6% 173
2023 +5.2% 182
2024 +9.5% 200

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 125 business establishments in ZIP 62675, employing approximately 781 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,771,000.

125

Businesses

781

Employees

$31.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 17 13.6%
Retail trade 16 12.8%
Finance and insurance 11 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 11 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 9 7.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 5.6%
Manufacturing 4 3.2%
Wholesale trade 4 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.2%

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 62675 vs 62688 →

ZIP 62675 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 62675 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 62675 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 62675 ranks the highest 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
62688 Tallula, IL 761 6.2 mi
62673 Oakford, IL 530 8.1 mi
62642 Greenview, IL 1,440 9.0 mi
62655 Kilbourne, IL 568 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Menard County

62613 standard
Athens, IL
Pop: 3,872
62642 standard
Greenview, IL
Pop: 1,440
62688 standard
Tallula, IL
Pop: 761
62673 standard
Oakford, IL
Pop: 530

Related Areas

Menard County Petersburg, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62675 in? ▼
ZIP code 62675 (Petersburg) is located in Menard County, Illinois. Menard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/menard-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62675? ▼
ZIP code 62675 in Petersburg, IL has a population of 6,154 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62675? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62675 is $84,267, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62675? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62675 is $204,000, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62675? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62675 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62675? ▼
ZIP code 62675 has 125 business establishments employing approximately 781 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62675? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62675 are: Construction (20), Other services (except public administration) (17), Retail trade (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62675? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62675 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 62675? ▼
In ZIP code 62675, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% 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 62675? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62675 is 25.1 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 62675? ▼
In ZIP code 62675, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62675? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62675 is 11.2% 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.