| ZIP Code | 62275 |
|---|---|
| City | Pocahontas |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Bond County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 528 ft |
| Latitude | 38.814556 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.547072 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.3% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 19 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 760 (41%) |
| Some College | 285 (15.4%) |
| Associates | 208 (11.2%) |
| Bachelors | 225 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 355 (19.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,375 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $175,000 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $759/mo ↓ 5% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,160 |
| Vacant Units | 89 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,160 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 89 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 62275 is located in Pocahontas, Illinois, within Bond County. With a population of 2,942, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42 years. Economically, 62275 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,375 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62275 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $175,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $759 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 12% since 2019.
The population of 62275 is primarily White (95.96%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62275 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 62275 in Pocahontas, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,942 residents, a median household income of $89,375, and a median home value of $175,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.