County

Perry County, IL

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Illinois

👥20,111Population
💰$61,805Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$105,420Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 45.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 9.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.3%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic3.6%
Black9.1%
Asian0.8%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma62 (0.5%)
HS Graduate3,898 (30.3%)
Some College2,875 (22.4%)
Associates2,497 (19.4%)
Bachelors1,800 (14%)
Graduate Degree1,722 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 22.4%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College22.4%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,805 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$105,420 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$693/mo
Total Housing Units8,732
Vacant Units1,088

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Perry County, IL

Perry County is located in Illinois and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 20,111 residents. With a median age of 41.57, it is a middle-aged county.

Perry County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,804 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.0%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Perry County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $105,420 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $693. Homeownership rates are high at 78.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Perry County are primarily White (85%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Perry County, IL is a solidly middle-class area in Illinois. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Perry County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
62238 Cutler 618 $72,188 $88,200 $1,042 2.6% 25.4%
62832 Du Quoin 8,903 $57,324 $94,600 $716 7.7% 26.9%
62274 Pinckneyville 8,147 $64,338 $118,700 $611 2.2% 28.0%
62888 Tamaroa 1,881 $69,231 $116,400 $792 4.1% 29.7%
62997 Willisville 562 $59,792 $66,500 $815 8.7% 19.9%

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