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 Moderate-density area
- $59,652
- Median income Below-median income area
- $100,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62832 (Du Quoin, IL) rose +17.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 171.7 in 2023 to 201.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62832 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Du Quoin, Perry County, Illinois, home to 9,208 residents across 250.9 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62832 reports a modest median household income of $59,652 (25% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,441. The poverty rate is 23.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $100,300 (48% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $731; owner occupancy is 73.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Perry County, so 62832 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 62832
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Du Quoin, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62832.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Finance and insurance 13
Finance and insurance
13 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 62832, Du Quoin, 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
9,208
Population
250.9
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62832?
42.5
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
0.8%
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?
$59,652
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$30,441
Per Capita Income
23.4%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62832 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Du Quoin, 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)
$59,652 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
4,183housing units
4,183
Total Housing Units
3,625
Occupied Units
558
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,300
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62832 vs 62927 →
ZIP 62832 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62832
Du Quoin (62832)
9,208 residents
- 62888 2,135
Tamaroa (62888)
2,135 residents
- 62932 1,592
Elkville (62932)
1,592 residents
- 62983 1,504
Royalton (62983)
1,504 residents
- 62994 755
Vergennes (62994)
755 residents
- 62927 367
Dowell (62927)
367 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62832 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62832 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62888
Tamaroa (62888)
$66,136 median income
- 62994
Vergennes (62994)
$64,773 median income
- 62832
Du Quoin (62832)
$59,652 median income
- 62983
Royalton (62983)
$57,667 median income
- 62927
Dowell (62927)
$54,792 median income
- 62932
Elkville (62932)
$46,000 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62832, 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 (9,208 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 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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