62312 ZIP Code — Barry, IL

Pike County, Illinois

ZIP code 62312 is located in Barry, Illinois, within Pike County. It covers approximately 93.38 square miles and serves a population of 1,933 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62312

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $62,861. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62312 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,933

population

93.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62312 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62312

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62312. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barry	Acceptable
Barry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62356 New Canton (5.8 mi) 62357 New Salem (9.3 mi) 62365 Plainville (9.5 mi) 62345 Kinderhook (9.8 mi) 62314 Baylis (10.9 mi) 62347 Liberty (12.1 mi) 62343 Hull (12.6 mi) 62370 Rockport (12.7 mi) 62360 Payson (16.5 mi) 62363 Pittsfield (17.2 mi) 62340 Griggsville (17.3 mi) 62366 Pleasant Hill (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,933
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	93.38 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	39.6975
Longitude	-91.0322
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	52.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	28.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,933

Population

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$62,861

Median household income

$26,771

Per capita income

$91,600

Median home value

$556

Median monthly rent

74.7%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

636

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

124

25–34

142

35–44

133

45–54

153

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	493	25.5%
18 and over	1,440	74.5%
65 and over	308	15.9%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,881	96.6%
Two or more races	21	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	15	0.8%
Black or African American	13	0.7%
Other race	12	0.6%
Asian	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	52.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	28.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$62,861

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 39.5%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,600
Median rent / month	$556
Owner occupied	74.7%
Renter occupied	25.3%
Vacant	19.1%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	46.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	32.3%
2 vehicles	27.7%
3 or more	34.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.3%
Electricity	27.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.9%
Wood	2.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	287	44.4%
Cohabiting couple	95	14.7%
Male householder, no spouse	81	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	184	28.4%
Households with children under 18	223	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	179	27.7%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	31.5%
Married	45.1%	39.1%
Separated	2.9%	4.1%
Widowed	5.2%	10.9%
Divorced	14.0%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 40.4%

Some college, no degree 29.7%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	10.5%
Kindergarten	23	6.7%
Elementary school	157	45.9%
High school	44	12.9%
College / grad school	82	24.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Construction 9.3%

Retail trade 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.5%

Professional & management 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Public administration 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Other services 4.0%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.2%
Service	25.0%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 19.1%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 35.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	22.1%
65 and over	39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	52.0%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,751	90.6%
Spanish	16	0.9%
Other Indo-European	9	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	4	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,905	98.6%
Born in same state	1,895	98.0%
Born in different state	1,432	74.1%
Foreign born	10	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	28	1.4%
Not a US citizen	16	57.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	308	15.9%
French	186	9.6%
Italian	160	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	1.2%
German	8	0.4%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.5%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62312

What city is ZIP code 62312 in?

ZIP code 62312 is primarily assigned to Barry, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62312 in?

ZIP code 62312 falls within Pike County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62312?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62312?

15% of residents in ZIP code 62312 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62312 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62312 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62312?

The median home value in ZIP code 62312 is $91,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 62312 in?

ZIP code 62312 observes the CST timezone.