City

Barry, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Pike County  ·  Illinois

👥1,878Population
💰$66,221Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$96,400Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.3%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.5%
Asian0.4%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.2%)
HS Graduate487 (43.4%)
Some College194 (17.3%)
Associates145 (12.9%)
Bachelors114 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree169 (15%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College17.3%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,221 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$96,400 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$566/mo
Total Housing Units776
Vacant Units142

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
66%
About Barry, IL

Barry is a city in Illinois, located in Pike County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,878 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.9 years.

Economically, Barry is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,221 is near the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Barry is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $566 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barry is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.38%).

Barry, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Barry
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62312 1,878 $66,221 $96,400 $566 5.1% 25.2% 73.5%