Perry County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
20,985
population (2021)
-6.1%
pop change since 2010
17145
FIPS code
Perry County ZIP code map
About Perry County
Perry County is located in Illinois and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 20,985 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.1% from 22,350 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Perry County is 17145.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 20,985 |
| 2010 population | 22,350 |
| Change | -6.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17145 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Perry County
ZIP codes for Perry County, IL (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62238 | Cutler | Perry | View map |
| 62274 | Pinckneyville | Perry | View map |
| 62832 | Du Quoin | Perry | View map |
| 62888 | Tamaroa | Perry | View map |
| 62997 | Willisville | Perry | View map |
Demographics & statistics
19,343
Population
42.0
Median age
$56,844
Median household income
$27,403
Per capita income
$101,225
Median home value
$717
Median monthly rent
81.0%
Home ownership
13.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
6,535
Housing units
9.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
492
Under 5
418
629
5–9
533
478
10–14
406
669
15–19
567
585
20–24
496
1,387
25–34
1,177
1,471
35–44
1,248
1,341
45–54
1,137
752
55–59
638
647
60–64
549
1,165
65–74
988
562
75–84
477
287
85+
244
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,714 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 15,629 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,723 | 18.2% |
| Median age | 42.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.7%
Black or African American
8.4%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Other race
1%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,728 | 84.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,649 | 8.4% |
| Two or more races | 632 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 400 | 2% |
| Other race | 194 | 1% |
| Asian | 130 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
6.0%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
21.6%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k+
2.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.8% |
| Median income | $56,844 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.7%
$50k–$100k
31.4%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
12.4%
$200k–$300k
12.7%
$300k–$500k
5.2%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,225 |
| Median rent / month | $717 |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% |
| Vacant | 10.4% |
| Single-family detached | 76.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.7% |
| Mobile homes | 13.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% |
| 3 or more | 26.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.8% |
| Electricity | 38.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 3.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,556 | 47.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 329 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,404 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,168 | 26.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,336 | 30.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,549 | 33.4% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.9% | 22.3% |
| Married | 42.6% | 48.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 11.1% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 16.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
10.1%
HS graduate
37.0%
Some college, no degree
27.2%
Associate's degree
13.6%
Bachelor's degree
6.7%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 400 | 8.1% |
| Kindergarten | 277 | 7.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,551 | 45.5% |
| High school | 957 | 22.4% |
| College / grad school | 778 | 16.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Retail trade
15.7%
Manufacturing
14.2%
Construction
8.0%
Other services
8.0%
Public administration
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.3%
Agriculture & mining
4.6%
Professional & management
3.9%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.9% |
| Service | 19.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.3% |
| Production & transportation | 21.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.6% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.9% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.4 |
Poverty
All people
13.9%
Under 18 years
21.4%
18 and over
11.9%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
40.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.3% |
| Retirement income | 27.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 27.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 28.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 59.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 17.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,246 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 18.8% |
| 65 and over | 41.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.3% |
| Public insurance | 46.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,433 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 160 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 69 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 37 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,106 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 19,033 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 15,711 | 82.6% |
| Foreign born | 73 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 237 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 138 | 50.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,974 | 10.2% |
| French | 1,779 | 9.2% |
| Arab | 812 | 4.2% |
| English | 192 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 67 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 45 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 36 | 0.2% |
| German | 24 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.2% |
| Internet access | 89.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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