PlainZIP

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
$102,917
Median income
$212,500
Median home value
37.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $56,486. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. Median home value sits at $212,500 (11% above the state average), median rent at $1,037 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.1%.

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 -. To put 62677 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sangamon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62677?

49.3

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

$56,486

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62677 ranks nationally

Pleasant Plains, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,917 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.0%

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

What does housing look like?

924

Total Housing Units

850

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.1%
Renter 7.9%

$212,500

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$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

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ZIP 62677 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 62677 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 62677 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 62677 ranks #2 of 4 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
62670 New Berlin, IL 2,997 7.5 mi
62688 Tallula, IL 761 7.0 mi
62711 Springfield, IL 15,347 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sangamon County

62704 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 39,831
62702 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 37,281
62703 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 30,333
62711 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 15,347
62629 standard
Chatham, IL
Pop: 12,949
62712 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 10,302

Related Areas

Sangamon County Pleasant Plains, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.