62272 ZIP Code, Percy, IL
62272 is a ZIP code in Percy, Illinois — mostly in Randolph County (82% of its land), with smaller parts in Perry and Jackson counties. It covers 32 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62997, 62288 and 62916. 1,521 people live here in 643 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $50,938, well below the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 47.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Percy, IL
- County: Randolph County
- Land area: 32 sq mi
- Population: 1,521
- Median household income: $50,938
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,521 |
| Households | 643 |
| Median household income | $50,938 |
| Income per person | $27,965 |
| Median age | 47 |
| Homeowners | 71.1% |
| Median home value | $83,500 |
| Median rent | $702 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% |
| Broadband internet | 87.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 15.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.6% |
| $15–25K | 13.8% |
| $25–35K | 6.1% |
| $35–50K | 21.5% |
| $50–75K | 22.6% |
| $75–100K | 14.0% |
| $100–150K | 11.7% |
| $150–200K | 0.5% |
| $200K+ | 4.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.6% |
| 10–19 | 15.9% |
| 20–24 | 8.2% |
| 25–34 | 8.5% |
| 35–44 | 4.8% |
| 45–54 | 16.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.9% |
| 65–74 | 12.0% |
| 75+ | 11.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 24.6% |
| Owned outright | 35.8% |
| Rented | 24.6% |
| Vacant | 15.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 69.6% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 7.3% |
| 5–19 units | 2.9% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 19.9% |
Businesses in 62272
20 business establishments with 523 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction: 3
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62997 — Willisville village, IL (1.7 mi)
- 62288 — Steeleville village, IL (4 mi)
- 62916 — Campbell Hill village, IL (4.2 mi)
- 62238 — Cutler village, IL (5.6 mi)
- 62286 — Sparta city, IL (10 mi)
- 62233 — Chester city, IL (10.1 mi)
- 62280 — Rockwood village, IL (10.5 mi)
- 62297 (11 mi)
Areas that include 62272
- Percy, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Perry County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Randolph County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of households with children in Randolph County
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Randolph County
- No. 2 of 8: highest median age in Randolph County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62272, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62272 in?
- 62272 is a Percy, IL mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Percy; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62272 in?
- 62272 is mostly in Randolph County (82% of its land), with smaller parts in Perry and Jackson counties.
- What is the population of 62272?
- About 1,521 people (±278), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,472.
- What is the median household income in 62272?
- $50,938 (±$5,312), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 62272?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62272 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62272?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62997 (1.7 mi, Willisville), 62288 (4 mi, Steeleville), 62916 (4.2 mi, Campbell Hill), 62238 (5.6 mi, Cutler), 62286 (10 mi, Sparta) and 62233 (10.1 mi, Chester).
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