62677 ZIP Code — Pleasant Plains, IL

Sangamon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62677 is located in Pleasant Plains, Illinois, within Sangamon County. It covers approximately 89.31 square miles and serves a population of 2,176 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62677

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($91,607) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62677 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,176

population

89.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62677 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62677

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62677. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pleasant Plains	Acceptable
Pleasant Plains	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62670 New Berlin (6.4 mi) 62688 Tallula (8.2 mi) 62711 Springfield (9.8 mi) 62625 Cantrall (10.5 mi) 62704 Springfield (10.7 mi) 62702 Springfield (11.4 mi) 62765 Springfield (11.6 mi) 62601 Alexander (11.8 mi) 62701 Springfield (11.9 mi) 62661 Loami (11.9 mi) 62796 Springfield (12.2 mi) 62715 Springfield (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,176
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	89.31 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	39.8378
Longitude	-89.8685
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.6%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.8%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.3%	5.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,176

Population

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$91,607

Median household income

$58,970

Per capita income

$204,400

Median home value

$830

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

843

Housing units

33.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

114

35–44

107

155

45–54

146

55–59

127

60–64

119

132

65–74

124

109

75–84

103

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	449	20.6%
18 and over	1,727	79.4%
65 and over	500	23.0%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,152	98.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.5%
Two or more races	11	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.3%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.6%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.8%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.3%	5.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 19.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	19.5%
Median income	$91,607

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 29.5%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

$500k–$1M 15.2%

$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$204,400
Median rent / month	$830
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	7.0%
Single-family detached	89.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	17.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	25.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	16.0%
2 vehicles	49.7%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.6%
Electricity	17.5%
Propane / LP gas	45.8%
Wood	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	540	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	36	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	92	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	214	24.3%
Households with children under 18	248	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	306	34.7%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	18.5%
Married	63.3%	61.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	1.7%	9.6%
Divorced	11.9%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 23.2%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	33.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	3.4%
Kindergarten	19	3.8%
Elementary school	304	61.3%
High school	86	17.3%
College / grad school	70	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Retail trade 14.5%

Public administration 12.4%

Professional & management 8.5%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Construction 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Other services 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.1%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	21.3%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 0.2%

Female-led households 7.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	35.7%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	243	14.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.9%
Public insurance	33.3%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,147	98.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,171	99.8%
Born in same state	2,163	99.4%
Born in different state	1,853	85.2%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	40.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	368	16.9%
Italian	350	16.1%
Arab	182	8.4%
English	34	1.6%
Polish	30	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	27	1.2%
German	5	0.2%
Irish	4	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	92.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62677

What city is ZIP code 62677 in?

ZIP code 62677 is primarily assigned to Pleasant Plains, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62677 in?

ZIP code 62677 falls within Sangamon County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62677 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 62677 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62677 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 62677 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62677 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 62677 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 62677?

ZIP code 62677 has an estimated population of 2,176 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62677 in?

ZIP code 62677 observes the CST timezone.