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Du Quoin, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62832

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

9,208
37/sq mi
$59,652
Median income
$100,300
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62832 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62832 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 250.9 square miles in Du Quoin, Perry County, Illinois. The area is home to 9,208 residents, producing a population density of 37 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 62832 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62832 sits at $59,652 (25% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,441. The poverty rate stands at 23.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $100,300 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $731 per month, and 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62832 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Perry County, so you can benchmark 62832 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 62832

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62832.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62832, Du Quoin, 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

9,208

Population

250.9

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62832?

42.5

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$59,652

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$30,441

Per Capita Income

23.4%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62832 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,652 28th percentile higher than 28% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 49.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,183

Total Housing Units

3,625

Occupied Units

558

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$100,300

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$731

Median Rent

1970

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

+17.6%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62832 have increased 17.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 144
2021 +10.3% 159
2022 +5.4% 168
2023 +2.3% 172
2024 +17.6% 202

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 200 business establishments in ZIP 62832, employing approximately 2,354 people with a combined annual payroll of $99,484,000.

200

Businesses

2,354

Employees

$99.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 37 18.5%
Health care and social assistance 36 18.0%
Accommodation and food services 26 13.0%
Retail trade 25 12.5%
Finance and insurance 13 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 6.5%
Construction 12 6.0%
Wholesale trade 9 4.5%
Manufacturing 7 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.0%
Information 4 2.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.0%

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 62832 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 62832 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 62832 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 62832 ranks #3 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
62927 Dowell, IL 367 5.3 mi
62888 Tamaroa, IL 2,135 8.1 mi
62932 Elkville, IL 1,592 7.8 mi
62994 Vergennes, IL 755 8.7 mi
62983 Royalton, IL 1,504 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Perry County

62274 standard
Pinckneyville, IL
Pop: 8,410
62888 standard
Tamaroa, IL
Pop: 2,135
62238 standard
Cutler, IL
Pop: 696
62997 standard
Willisville, IL
Pop: 599

Related Areas

Perry County Du Quoin, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62832 in? ▼
ZIP code 62832 (Du Quoin) is located in Perry County, Illinois. Perry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/perry-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62832? ▼
ZIP code 62832 in Du Quoin, IL has a population of 9,208 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62832? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62832 is $59,652, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62832? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62832 is $100,300, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62832? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62832 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62832? ▼
ZIP code 62832 has 200 business establishments employing approximately 2,354 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62832? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62832 are: Other services (except public administration) (37), Health care and social assistance (36), Accommodation and food services (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62832? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62832 increased by 17.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 62832? ▼
In ZIP code 62832, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 62832? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62832 is 22.7 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 62832? ▼
In ZIP code 62832, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62832? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62832 is 23.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Du Quoin, IL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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