62272 ZIP Code — Percy, IL

Randolph County, Illinois

ZIP code 62272 is located in Percy, Illinois, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 32.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,898 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62272

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 $110,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $46,098. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 62272 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,898

population

32.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62272 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62272

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62272. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Percy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62288 Steeleville (3.9 mi) 62916 Campbell Hill (5.1 mi) 62238 Cutler (6.9 mi) 62233 Chester (9.6 mi) 62286 Sparta (10.2 mi) 62907 Ava (10.6 mi) 62297 Walsh (11.4 mi) 62280 Rockwood (12.2 mi) 62274 Pinckneyville (13.6 mi) 62241 Ellis Grove (14.7 mi) 62237 Coulterville (14.8 mi) 62994 Vergennes (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,898
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	32.19 sq mi
Water area	0.52 sq mi
Latitude	37.9926
Longitude	-89.6212
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	42.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	35.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,898

Population

People per sq mi

35.2

Median age

$46,098

Median household income

$22,073

Per capita income

$110,300

Median home value

$652

Median monthly rent

70.1%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

631

Housing units

7.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

111

10–14

112

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

135

45–54

136

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	594	31.3%
18 and over	1,304	68.7%
65 and over	343	18.1%
Median age	35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80%

Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

Other race 8.9%

Two or more races 1.3%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,670	80%
Hispanic or Latino	190	9.1%
Other race	185	8.9%
Two or more races	27	1.3%
Asian	13	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	42.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	35.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 22.6%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	22.6%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$46,098

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%

$50k–$100k 31.0%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,300
Median rent / month	$652
Owner occupied	70.1%
Renter occupied	29.9%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	18.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	20.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	36.5%
3 bedrooms	41.3%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	37.6%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	19.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.5%
Electricity	39.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Wood	6.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	337	47.9%
Cohabiting couple	27	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	136	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	203	28.9%
Households with children under 18	218	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	222	31.6%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	18.3%
Married	52.8%	49.0%
Separated	1.1%	0.7%
Widowed	0.8%	10.8%
Divorced	10.1%	21.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	10.5%
Kindergarten	20	3.8%
Elementary school	299	57.0%
High school	138	26.3%
College / grad school	13	2.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.2%

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Retail trade 18.7%

Other services 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Public administration 6.1%

Construction 3.6%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Information 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Professional & management 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 32.4%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 22.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.1%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	25.6%
65 and over	48.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.5%
Public insurance	54.1%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,750	92.2%
Spanish	71	4.1%
Other Indo-European	29	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,713	90.3%
Born in same state	1,713	90.3%
Born in different state	1,382	72.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	185	9.7%
Not a US citizen	12	6.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	232	12.2%
French	200	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	45	2.4%
English	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62272

What city is ZIP code 62272 in?

ZIP code 62272 is primarily assigned to Percy, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62272 in?

ZIP code 62272 falls within Randolph County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62272 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 62272 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62272?

7% 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 62272?

18% of residents in ZIP code 62272 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62272?

The median home value in ZIP code 62272 is $110,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 62272 in?

ZIP code 62272 observes the CST timezone.