ZIP Code 62997 Demographics

Perry County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 62997 compared to county averages.

Total Population

656

↓ 96.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$57,500

↑ +2.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$71,900

↓ 29.5% vs county

Median Age

30.8 yrs

↑ 27.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

10.2%

↓ +67.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 62997 compares to Perry County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 62997 $58k Perry $56k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 62997 $72k Perry $102k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

5.9%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

80.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$775

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 62997 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$71,900
Down Payment (20%)$14,380
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$457P&I: $364 | Tax: $72 | Ins: $21
Rent (Local Median)
$775
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $318/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 62997, sorted by distance.

62272 0.7 mi away randolph county 62238 5.0 mi away perry county 62274 12.5 mi away perry county 62237 14.3 mi away randolph county 62292 16.6 mi away randolph county 62217 19.1 mi away randolph county 62268 20.4 mi away washington county 62257 22.2 mi away st clair county

About Perry County

Perry County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 20,996. The county's median household income is $56,338 and median home value is $102,000. ZIP code 62997 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Perry County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.