62362 ZIP Code — Perry, IL

Pike County, Illinois

ZIP code 62362 is located in Perry, Illinois, within Pike County. It covers approximately 6.00 square miles and serves a population of 353 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62362

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 $71,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,886. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 62362 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

353

population

6.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62362 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62362

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62362. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Perry	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	353
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	6.00 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.7965
Longitude	-90.7413
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	65.3%	52.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	28.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

353

Population

People per sq mi

51.9

Median age

$34,886

Median household income

$28,447

Per capita income

$71,700

Median home value

$525

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

179

Housing units

17.8%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	74	21.0%
18 and over	279	79.0%
65 and over	94	26.6%
Median age	51.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Black or African American 1.7%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	341	96.1%
Black or African American	6	1.7%
Two or more races	6	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.3%	52.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	28.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 14.5%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	14.5%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$34,886

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.5%

$50k–$100k 43.8%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,700
Median rent / month	$525
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	22.9%
Single-family detached	75.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	1.4%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	36.9%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	41.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	44.2%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	16.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.2%
Electricity	29.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%
Wood	9.7%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	50	30.3%
Cohabiting couple	10	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	49	29.7%
Female householder, no spouse	56	33.9%
Households with children under 18	33	20.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	43.6%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.4%	22.2%
Married	35.7%	31.4%
Separated	1.4%	2.6%
Widowed	7.7%	24.2%
Divorced	18.9%	19.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 29.5%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	55	77.5%
High school	14	19.7%
College / grad school	2	2.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 18.0%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Other services 12.2%

Construction 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Professional & management 7.2%

Retail trade 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Information 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	27.3%
Natural resources & construction	23.0%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	27.3%
Self-employed	0.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 12.2%

18 and over 22.2%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	38.2%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.5%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	25.4%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.1%
Public insurance	53.5%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	351	99.4%
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)	342	96.9%
Born in same state	342	96.9%
Born in different state	289	81.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	3.1%
Not a US citizen	5	45.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	54	15.3%
Italian	32	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	27	7.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.7%
Internet access	83.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62362

What city is ZIP code 62362 in?

ZIP code 62362 is primarily assigned to Perry, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62362 in?

ZIP code 62362 falls within Pike County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62362 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 62362 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62362?

20% of residents in ZIP code 62362 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62362 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 62362 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62362?

The median home value in ZIP code 62362 is $71,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 62362 in?

ZIP code 62362 observes the CST timezone.