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Perry County, IL
6 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Perry County, Illinois.
Population
20,639
Land area
442sq mi
People per sq mi
47
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Perry County
Perry County at a glance
- Perry County is 80% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,118, 26% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,600 (57% below Illinois) and median rent is $728 a month.
- Its largest cities are Du Quoin (5,726), Pinckneyville (5,018) and Tamaroa (597).
Local data for Perry County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perry County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,118
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$112,600
Prices +15.9% in a year
Median rent
$728/mo
Homeownership
80.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,765), Irish Americans (2,102), Polish Americans (926).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,979
4,433 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,885
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$138M
FY 2026, $6,565 per person
PPP loans
$27.7M
629 loans, 3,920 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$36.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Perry County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perry County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
741
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perry County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Perry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Perry County, IL?
- Du Quoin is the largest city or town in Perry County, with about 5,726 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Perry County?
- Perry County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 62237, 62238, 62274, 62832, 62888.
- What is the population of Perry County, IL?
- About 20,639 people live in Perry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Perry County?
- Perry County borders Jackson County, Franklin County, Jefferson County, Randolph County, Washington County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023