Zip code 62832: Du Quoin, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 62832?

62832 is assigned to Du Quoin, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 62832 in?

62832 is mostly in Perry County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 62832?

About 8,865 people live in 62832, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 62832?

The median household income in 62832 is $59,652.

Q: What zip codes are near 62832?

The closest zip codes to 62832 are 62927, 62932, 62888, 62994, 62865.

Residential delivery areaPerry CountyCentral Time

Population

8,865

Median household income

$60K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$100K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$731/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

98 sq mi

91 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 62832

62832 is a small-town zip code in Du Quoin, Illinois (Perry County), covering 98 sq mi of land. About 8,865 people live here, or 91 per square mile. The median resident is 42.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $59,652 a year, 26% below the national median of $80,734. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $100,300, or 1.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $731 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.7 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and healthcare.

How 62832 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate23.4%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%97th of 1,339 in IL
Government workers20.1%
85th
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%258th of 1,340 in IL
Unemployment rate7.6%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%254th of 1,340 in IL
Housing vacancy13.3%
83rd
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%342nd of 1,338 in IL
Median age42.5
74th
U.S. 38.9 · IL 39628th of 1,342 in IL
Self-employed workers11.4%
72nd
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%408th of 1,340 in IL
Residents 65 and older19.6%
71st
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%652nd of 1,342 in IL
Homeownership rate73.7%
63rd
U.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%960th of 1,338 in IL
Veterans6.7%
62nd
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%616th of 1,342 in IL
Healthcare workers10.2%
61st
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%566th of 1,340 in IL
Residents under 1822.2%
51st
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%662nd of 1,342 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.424
40th
U.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481506th of 1,336 in IL
Median earnings per worker$44,510
38th
U.S. $49,666 · IL $51,895820th of 1,336 in IL
Average commute22.7 min
27th
U.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min996th of 1,317 in IL
Uninsured rate4.1%
23rd
U.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%730th of 1,341 in IL
Median household income$59,652
20th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,3901,045th of 1,316 in IL
Per capita income$30,441
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,4061,080th of 1,341 in IL
Broadband access87.3%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%828th of 1,338 in IL
Rent-burdened renters40.8%
18th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%670th of 1,291 in IL
Population8,865
14th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798388th of 1,342 in IL
Diversity index21.1
14th
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.5609th of 1,342 in IL
Population density91/sq mi
12th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi598th of 1,342 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher15.3%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%1,005th of 1,340 in IL
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%916th of 1,340 in IL
Foreign-born residents0.8%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%842nd of 1,342 in IL
Median gross rent$731
4th
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274978th of 1,170 in IL
Median home value$100,300
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,3001,075th of 1,311 in IL
Work from home2.7%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%1,157th of 1,339 in IL

Measure	62832	Perry	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Poverty rateWeakness	23.4%	16.9%	11.8%	12.5%	90th	97th of 1,339
Government workers	20.1%	19.1%	13.3%	14.5%	85th	258th of 1,340
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.6%	4.6%	5.8%	5.2%	84th	254th of 1,340
Housing vacancy	13.3%	14%	7.7%	10.1%	83rd	342nd of 1,338
Median age	42.5	42	39	38.9	74th	628th of 1,342
Self-employed workers	11.4%	10.5%	8.8%	10%	72nd	408th of 1,340
Residents 65 and older	19.6%	20.3%	17%	17.2%	71st	652nd of 1,342
Homeownership rate	73.7%	80.9%	67.1%	65.2%	63rd	960th of 1,338
Veterans	6.7%	7.8%	4.8%	6.2%	62nd	616th of 1,342
Healthcare workers	10.2%	11.7%	9.5%	9.7%	61st	566th of 1,340
Residents under 18	22.2%	19.3%	21.8%	22%	51st	662nd of 1,342
Income inequality (Gini)	0.424	0.412	0.481	0.483	40th	506th of 1,336
Median earnings per worker	$44,510	$45,610	$51,895	$49,666	38th	820th of 1,336
Average commute	22.7 min	24.3 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	27th	996th of 1,317
Uninsured rate	4.1%	3.5%	6.9%	8.4%	23rd	730th of 1,341
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,652	$62,118	$83,390	$80,734	20th	1,045th of 1,316
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,441	$30,897	$46,406	$44,673	20th	1,080th of 1,341
Broadband accessWeakness	87.3%	86.5%	90.8%	91%	20th	828th of 1,338
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	40.8%	49.3%	47.9%	51.1%	18th	670th of 1,291
Population	8,865	20,639	12,694,798	334,922,499	14th	388th of 1,342
Diversity index	21.1	27	60.5	61.4	14th	609th of 1,342
Population density	91/sq mi	47/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	12th	598th of 1,342
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.3%	13.7%	37.8%	35.7%	10th	1,005th of 1,340
Tech workers	0.5%	0.5%	3.8%	3.8%	6th	916th of 1,340
Foreign-born residents	0.8%	1.2%	14.7%	14.1%	5th	842nd of 1,342
Median gross rent	$731	$728	$1,274	$1,413	4th	978th of 1,170
Median home value	$100,300	$112,600	$263,300	$332,700	3rd	1,075th of 1,311
Work from home	2.7%	4.7%	15.9%	15.1%	2nd	1,157th of 1,339

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

17%

5–17

10%

18–24

11%

25–34

11%

35–44

13%

45–54

13%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.5

Under 18

22.2%

65 and over

19.6%

Race and ethnicity

White89%
Black4%
Hispanic1%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

21.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

86.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.7%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 3,625
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 69.2%
Married couples: 48.1%
Living alone: 28.1%
Veterans (of adults): 6.7%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

62832

$59,652

Perry Co.

$62,118

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,441

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.424

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

62832

$100,300

Perry Co.

$112,600

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

62832

$731

Perry Co.

$728

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,183
Owner-occupied: 73.7%
Vacant: 13.3%
Median year built: 1970
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 40.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 13.6%
Home value to income: 1.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

0.2%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

27%

10–19

20%

20–29

18%

30–44

20%

45–59

13%

60+

Average commute

22.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Construction and repair

14%

Healthcare

10%

Education

10%

Transportation and moving

Production

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Management

Food service

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Computer and math

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

23%

Manufacturing

14%

Education

11%

Retail

10%

Public administration

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Information

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$44,510

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	62832	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,408	$74,888
Service	$40,263	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,343	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,500	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,654	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

34%

Some college

28%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
Households with broadband: 87.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 60.7%
No internet access: 9.3%
Without health insurance: 4.1%
Limited-English households: 0.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Du Quoin
State: Illinois
County: Perry County
Center point: 38.0086° N, 89.2528° W
Land area: 98 sq mi
Water area: 2.6 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

62832 spans 2 counties

Perry County95% of land
Jackson County5% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Du Quoin7% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 62832

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
62927	Dowell, IL	4.5 mi	317	$54,792	$52,000
62932	Elkville, IL	8.3 mi	1,152	$46,000	$82,400
62888	Tamaroa, IL	8.3 mi	1,843	$66,136	$112,500
62994	Vergennes, IL	8.7 mi	737	$64,773	$109,700
62865	Mulkeytown, IL	9.6 mi	2,037	$67,798	$153,200
62274	Pinckneyville, IL	9.8 mi	8,041	$71,658	$131,500
62825	Coello, IL	11 mi	254	$48,750	$68,600
62983	Royalton, IL	11 mi	1,728	$57,667	$77,700
62822	Christopher, IL	11 mi	2,581	$47,770	$67,600
62891	Valier, IL	12 mi	514	$27,344	$78,500
62971	Oraville, IL · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
62884	Sesser, IL	13 mi	2,758	$58,679	$97,200

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Questions about 62832

What city is zip code 62832?

62832 is assigned to Du Quoin, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 62832 in?

62832 is mostly in Perry County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 62832?

About 8,865 people live in 62832, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 62832 in?

62832 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 62832?

The median household income in 62832 is $59,652.

What zip codes are near 62832?

The closest zip codes to 62832 are 62927, 62932, 62888, 62994, 62865.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62832, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.