City

Pleasant Plains, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Sangamon County  ·  Illinois

👥2,153Population
💰$99,167Median HH Income▲ 30% above avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$210,600Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓46.0%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 0.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.8%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian0.1%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty2.9% ▼ 71% below avg
College Grads46.0% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate473 (31.6%)
Some College197 (13.2%)
Associates134 (9%)
Bachelors188 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree500 (33.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 33.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College13.2%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate33.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.1%Renter: 10.9%Tenure
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$99,167 ▲ 30% above avg
Median Home Value$210,600 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$888/mo
Total Housing Units895
Vacant Units69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Pleasant Plains, IL

Pleasant Plains is a city in Illinois, located in Sangamon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,153 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Pleasant Plains is a middle-income community. The median household income of $99,167 is above the national average. Approximately 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pleasant Plains is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $888 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pleasant Plains is well-educated. 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.68%).

Pleasant Plains, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Pleasant Plains
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62677 2,153 $99,167 $210,600 $888 1.3% 46.0% 89.1%