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Pike County, IL
18 cities and towns and 15 ZIP codes in Pike County, Illinois.
Population
14,469
Land area
831sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
15
Cities and towns in Pike County
Pike County at a glance
- Pike County is 92% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,777, 28% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,400 (61% below Illinois) and median rent is $676 a month.
- Its largest cities are Pittsfield (4,420), Barry (1,512) and Griggsville (1,310).
Local data for Pike County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pike County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,777
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$101,400
Prices +2.9% in a year
Median rent
$676/mo
Homeownership
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,026), Irish Americans (1,477), Scottish Americans (328).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,588
3,819 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,267
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$118M
FY 2026, $7,991 per person
PPP loans
$30.4M
1,349 loans, 3,885 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$23.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pike County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.8%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pike County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
390
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 19°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pike County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pike County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pike County, IL?
- Pittsfield is the largest city or town in Pike County, with about 4,420 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pike County?
- Pike County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 62312, 62314, 62323, 62340, 62343.
- What is the population of Pike County, IL?
- About 14,469 people live in Pike County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pike County?
- Pike County borders Adams County, Morgan County, Marion County, MO, Pike County, MO, Greene County, Ralls County, MO, Brown County, Scott County, Calhoun County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023