62361 ZIP Code — Pearl, IL

Pike County, Illinois

ZIP code 62361 is located in Pearl, Illinois, within Pike County. It covers approximately 58.60 square miles and serves a population of 330 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62361

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 $117,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,000. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62361 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

330

population

58.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62361 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62361

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62361. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pearl	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62050 Hillview (6.7 mi) 62053 Kampsville (6.9 mi) 62355 Nebo (9.4 mi) 62092 White Hall (10.7 mi) 62027 Eldred (11.4 mi) 62363 Pittsfield (11.7 mi) 62016 Carrollton (13.4 mi) 63330 Annada (14.4 mi) 62366 Pleasant Hill (14.8 mi) 62045 Hamburg (15.2 mi) 63336 Clarksville (15.8 mi) 62694 Winchester (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	330
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	58.60 sq mi
Water area	1.34 sq mi
Latitude	39.4303
Longitude	-90.6405
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	57.8%	52.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	28.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

330

Population

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

$52,000

Median household income

$19,167

Per capita income

$117,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

40.6%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

233

Housing units

9.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	105	31.8%
18 and over	225	68.2%
65 and over	79	23.9%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	330	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.8%	52.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	28.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 28.3%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 25.5%

$75k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	28.3%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	25.5%
$75k–$100k	27.4%
$100k–$150k	3.8%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
Median income	$52,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.9%

$50k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 29.2%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 10.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	56.4%
Single-family detached	91.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.6%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	1.6%
1970–1979	6.2%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	50.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	5.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	15.1%
2 vehicles	61.3%
3 or more	19.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.2%
Electricity	29.2%
Propane / LP gas	48.1%
Wood	4.7%
No fuel used	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	80	75.5%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	13	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	12	11.3%
Households with children under 18	31	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	42.5%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.2%	7.6%
Married	65.6%	77.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	6.7%
Divorced	22.7%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 49.8%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	5	23.8%
High school	12	57.1%
College / grad school	4	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.0%

Agriculture & mining 22.1%

Wholesale trade 18.6%

Retail trade 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Other services 2.7%

Public administration 2.7%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.7%
Service	27.4%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	30.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.4%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	21.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.9%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	21.9%
Other means	5.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.6

Poverty

All people 40.6%

Under 18 years 79.0%

18 and over 22.7%

Married-couple families 22.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.0%
Public insurance	39.1%
No insurance	0.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	240	72.7%
Spanish	3	1.3%
Other Indo-European	3	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	327	99.1%
Born in same state	327	99.1%
Born in different state	286	86.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.9%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	152	46.1%
French	22	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62361

What city is ZIP code 62361 in?

ZIP code 62361 is primarily assigned to Pearl, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62361 in?

ZIP code 62361 falls within Pike County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62361?

41% of residents in ZIP code 62361 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 62361 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 62361 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 62361 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 62361 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62361?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 62361 in?

ZIP code 62361 observes the CST timezone.