ZIP Code 62272 Demographics & Data

Percy, IL (ZIP Code 62272) Snapshot

Illinois

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 62272

The U.S. ZIP Code 62272 is associated with Percy, IL in Randolph County. The current population estimate is 1,859. The 62272 ZIP Code has a median age of 35.2 years, and 17.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 15% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $50,104. Approximately 5.8% of residents in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $22,547.

Population in 62272

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 62272 is 1,859.

Percy, IL

The 62272 ZIP Code is associated with Percy, IL in Randolph County.

Area Codes associated with 62272

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 62272 include 618.

Sunrise / Sunset in 62272

Sunrise: 7:04 am
Sunset: 4:39 pm
Sunrise in 62272 7:04 am
Sunrise in 62272 4:39 pm

Weather forecast for 62272

Today's forecast for 62272: Sunny. High near 42, with temperatures falling to around 35 in the afternoon. South wind around 8 mph.

Current air quality in 62272

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 62272 Fair

Internet in 62272

In ZIP Code 62272, about 84.1% of households have a computer, while 78.9% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 62272

In ZIP Code 62272, males make up an estimated 53.6% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 46.4%.

Health Insurance in 62272

Approximately 9.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 62272 (Percy, IL) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 62272

The median household income in ZIP Code 62272 is $50,104, while the region's mean household income is $61,634. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,547. The per capita income in ZIP Code 62272 of $22,547 is approximately 37.44% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 14.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately54.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.4% of the population in 62272 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.8% of 62272 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 62272. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 62272

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 18.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 8.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.2%
$200,000 or more per year 1.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 62272

In ZIP Code 62272, 88.8% of the population graduated high school, while 5.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 43.2% in this Randolph County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 62272

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 43.2%
Some college, no degree 24.8%
Associate's degree 15.0%
Bachelor's degree 3.9%
Graduate or professional degree 1.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 62272. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 62272

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 62272, 99.9% is one race, while 0.1% are two or more races. Approximately 10.6% of 62272 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 62272 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.5%), followed by Some other race (7.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 62272. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 62272

Industry Percent
White 90.5%
Black or African American 2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 7.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 62272

In ZIP Code 62272, 90.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.9% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Randolph County region.

Language Spoken in 62272

Language Spoken Percent
English only 90.1%
Spanish 7.7%
Other Indo-European languages 1.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.9%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 62272. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 62272

Residents of ZIP Code 62272 are younger than average. The median age of 35.2 years in ZIP Code 62272 is approximately 7.61% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 70.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 11.9% of the population in 62272 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.4% are aged 10 to 14 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 62272 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 62272. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 62272

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.2%
5 to 9 years 8.2%
10 to 14 years 11.4%
15 to 19 years 4.1%
20 to 24 years 7.7%
25 to 34 years 9.8%
35 to 44 years 10.0%
45 to 54 years 11.9%
55 to 59 years 7.7%
60 to 64 years 6.2%
65 to 74 years 7.6%
75 to 84 years 5.6%
85 years and over 1.5%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 62272 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 62272. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 62272

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 62272 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 62272 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 62272 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 62272

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 62272. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 62272. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 62272

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 62272

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 62272, an estimated 22.6% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 19.7% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Randolph County region.

Age of Housing in 62272

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 15.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 22.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 12.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 19.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 62272. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 62272

In 62272, 62.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.9 minutes. Approximately 25.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 62272 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 23.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 62272 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 62272. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 62272

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 3.1%
Construction 2.4%
Manufacturing 25.2%
Wholesale trade 1.1%
Retail trade 13.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.4%
Information 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 4.1%
Other services, except public administration 2.0%
Public administration 7.0%

Utilities in ZIP Code 62272 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 62272 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.09 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.54% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.76% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 62272. This visualizes electricity rates in 62272 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 62272

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 62272 10.98¢/kWh 6.75¢/kWh 3.28¢/kWh
Illinois 19.05¢/kWh 14.03¢/kWh 10.88¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 62272

Month ZIP Code 62272 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.38 3 6.31
Mar 4.93 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.51 5.13 7.3
May 5.6 5.17 7.13
Jun 6 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.76 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.03 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.02 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.36 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.28 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.25 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 62272. This visualizes solar power levels in 62272 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.