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Bond County
Pierron, IL
62273
62273 ZIP Code — Pierron, IL
Bond County, Illinois
ZIP code 62273 is located in
Pierron ,
Illinois ,
within Bond County .
It covers approximately 1.35 square miles and serves a population of
259 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62273
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $42,375. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
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 (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 41%.
Overall, ZIP code 62273 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
259
Population density
192 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
1.35 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
38.7798
Longitude
-89.5968
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.2%
45.3%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
56.5%
32.2%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
2.4%
20.2%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$42,375
Median household income
$103,000
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 53 20.5% 18 and over 206 79.5% 65 and over 95 36.7% Median age 54.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 237 84.6% Hispanic or Latino 21 7.5% Other race 21 7.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.2%
45.3%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
56.5%
32.2%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
2.4%
20.2%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $10k–$15k 2.8% $15k–$25k 21.1% $25k–$35k 12.8% $35k–$50k 12.8% $50k–$75k 11.9% $75k–$100k 32.1% $100k–$150k 2.8% Median income $42,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $103,000 Median rent / month $988 Owner occupied 78.0% Renter occupied 22.0% Vacant 24.8% Single-family detached 55.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 43.4% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.09
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 20.0% 2000–2009 2.1% 1990–1999 15.2% 1980–1989 2.8% 1970–1979 12.4% 1960–1969 27.6% 1950–1959 4.8% 1940–1949 2.1% 1939 or earlier 13.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.5% 2 bedrooms 22.8% 3 bedrooms 44.8% 4 bedrooms 6.9% 5+ bedrooms 20.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.7% 1 vehicle 34.9% 2 vehicles 55.0% 3 or more 6.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 79.8% Electricity 11.0% Propane / LP gas 7.3% Fuel oil 1.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 62 56.9% Cohabiting couple 1 0.9% Male householder, no spouse 23 21.1% Female householder, no spouse 23 21.1% Households with children under 18 24 22.0% Households with seniors (65+) 76 69.7% Average household size 2.38
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.3% 15.6% Married 49.6% 64.6% Separated 0.0% 2.1% Widowed 10.4% 10.4% Divorced 1.7% 7.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
53.9%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.3% Bachelor's or higher 9.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 7 10.9% Elementary school 23 35.9% High school 5 7.8% College / grad school 29 45.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
21.0%
Professional & management
8.4%
Agriculture & mining
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Public administration
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 14.3% Service 64.7% Sales & office 5.0% Natural resources & construction 1.7% Production & transportation 14.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 42.0% Government 0.8% Self-employed 57.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 93.2% Carpool 2.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.4% Other means 2.7% Avg commute (minutes) 22.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.3%
Female-led households
64.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 67.9% Retirement income 22.9% Supplemental Security 3.7% Cash public assistance 4.6% Food stamps / SNAP 22.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.4% High blood pressure 29.8% High cholesterol 30.7% Diabetes 8.7% Heart disease 5.5% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 23.9% Kidney disease 2.5% Pulmonary disease 6.9% Cancer 5.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.1% Binge drinking 17.4% No physical activity 24.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.1% Depression 19.0% Fair or poor health 13.6% Poor mental health 14.1% Poor physical health 9.7% No health insurance 11.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.8% Visited dentist 62.5% Cholesterol screening 87.4% Teeth loss 14.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 13 6.3%
Disability % Any disability 40.9% Under 18 7.5% 18–64 years 32.4% 65 and over 69.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.2% Public insurance 76.4% No insurance 2.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 246 95.0% 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) 254 98.1% Born in same state 254 98.1% Born in different state 224 86.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 5 1.9% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 24 9.3% Arab 20 7.7%
Ancestry Count % French 18 6.9% English 4 1.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.1% Internet access 89.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62273
What city is ZIP code 62273 in?
ZIP code 62273 is primarily assigned to Pierron, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62273 in?
ZIP code 62273 falls within Bond County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 62273 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 62273 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 62273 have an older population?
37% of residents in ZIP code 62273 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62273?
36% of residents in ZIP code 62273 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62273?
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 62273 in?
ZIP code 62273 observes the CST timezone.
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