City

Pearl, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Pike County  ·  Illinois

👥332Population
💰$46,250Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂28.3Median Age
🏠$83,000Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓6.0%College Grads▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Hispanic: 2.4%Race
White97.6%
Hispanic2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
24%
5–17
3%
18–24
2%
25–44
27%
45–64
13%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty34.9% ▲ 249% above avg
College Grads6.0% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.9%)
HS Graduate129 (59.2%)
Some College41 (18.8%)
Associates33 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree13 (6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 59.2%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 15.1%Graduate: 6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad59.2%
Some College18.8%
Associates15.1%
Graduate6.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.5%Renter: 7.5%Tenure
Owner92.5%
Renter7.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,250 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$83,000 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units243
Vacant Units123

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
55%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
62%
About Pearl, IL

Pearl is a city in Illinois, located in Pike County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 332 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.3 years.

Economically, Pearl is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,250 is below the national average. Approximately 34.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Pearl is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pearl is less-educated. 6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pearl
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62361 332 $46,250 $83,000 0.0% 6.0% 92.5%