| ZIP Code | 62217 |
|---|---|
| City | Baldwin |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Randolph County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 451 ft |
| Latitude | 38.173836 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.838573 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17157 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 15.1% ▲ 51% above avg |
| College Grads | 16.6% ▼ 57% below avg |
| Unemployment | 15.8% ▲ 223% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 218 (43.6%) |
| Some College | 113 (22.6%) |
| Associates | 86 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 44 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 39 (7.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,583 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 64% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $137,500 ▼ 51% below avg ↑ 83% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 336 |
| Vacant Units | 54 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 336 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 54 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 62217 is located in Baldwin, Illinois, within Randolph County. With a population of 710, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.4 years. Economically, 62217 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,583 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62217 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $137,500 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 83% since 2019.
The population of 62217 is primarily White (99.30%). Residents are less-educated — 16.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.1%. Household income has grown by 64% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62217 stands at 15.8%, which is more than double the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 62217 in Baldwin, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 710 residents, a median household income of $69,583, and a median home value of $137,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.