Pleasant Plains, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62677
Sangamon County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,562
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $102,917
- Median income Above-median income area
- $212,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pleasant Plains pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62677 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62677 (Pleasant Plains, IL) rose +11.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.3 in 2023 to 212.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62677 covers 237.2 square miles in Pleasant Plains, Sangamon County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,562 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62677 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,917 (29% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,486. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.2% and unemployment is 3.3%. Median home value is $212,500 (11% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,037; 92.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sangamon County, so 62677 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 62677
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pleasant Plains, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62677.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 62677, Pleasant Plains, 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
2,562
Population
237.2
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62677?
49.3
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.5%
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?
$102,917
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$56,486
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62677 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Pleasant Plains, 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)
$102,917 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
924housing units
924
Total Housing Units
850
Occupied Units
74
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$212,500
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,037
Median Rent
1974
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
+11.4%
YoY Change (2024)
212
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+112%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62677 have increased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 153 |
| 2021 | +4.7% | 160 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 185 |
| 2023 | +2.8% | 190 |
| 2024 | +11.4% | 212 |
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 46 business establishments in ZIP 62677, employing approximately 243 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,354,000.
46
Businesses
243
Employees
$10.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 15.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 10.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 6.5% |
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 62677 vs 62670 →
ZIP 62677 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62711
Springfield (62711)
15,347 residents
- 62670 2,997
New Berlin (62670)
2,997 residents
- 62677 2,562
Pleasant Plains (62677)
2,562 residents
- 62688 761
Tallula (62688)
761 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62677 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62677 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62711
Springfield (62711)
$124,816 median income
- 62677
Pleasant Plains (62677)
$102,917 median income
- 62670
New Berlin (62670)
$78,750 median income
- 62688
Tallula (62688)
$73,929 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62677 ranks #2 of 4 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 62677, 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 (2,562 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 62677 in?
ZIP code 62677 (Pleasant Plains) is located in Sangamon County, Illinois. Sangamon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sangamon-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62677?
ZIP code 62677 in Pleasant Plains, IL has a population of 2,562 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62677?
The median household income in ZIP 62677 is $102,917, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62677?
The median home value in ZIP 62677 is $212,500, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62677?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62677 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62677?
ZIP code 62677 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 243 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62677?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62677 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62677?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62677 increased by 11.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 62677?
In ZIP code 62677, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.0% 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 62677?
In ZIP code 62677, approximately 92.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62677?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62677 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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