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Quincy, IL
City in Adams County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62301.
Population
39,109
Land area
15.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,456
ZIP codes
1
Quincy and its ZIP codes
Quincy at a glance
- Quincy is about 11 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 44th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $56,480, 32% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,200 (42% below Illinois) and median rent is $837 a month.
Local data for Quincy, IL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools18
- Colleges4
- Libraries1
- Banks22
- Post Offices2
- Parks25
- Grocery Stores19
- Restaurants144
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers7
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment9
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places12
Housing and community stats
Quincy, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,480
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$153,200
Median rent
$837/mo
Homeownership
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
13.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (12,618), Irish Americans (3,910), Italian Americans (908).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Quincy.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,401
32,380 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,377
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$467M
FY 2026, $7,102 per person
PPP loans
$68.7M
1,160 loans, 10,036 jobs reported
How people get to work
Quincy, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 13.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Quincy, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
520
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 19°F
36.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Quincy, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Quincy
1 in or overlapping Quincy. Population shown
Cities near Quincy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurtonCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| BloomfieldCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| FowlerCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| UrsaVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| AdamsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| La Grange, MOCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| PaysonVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| PalomaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Fall CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| MendonVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| ColumbusVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| MarcellineCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0 |
| CoatsburgVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Palmyra, MOCity | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| LibertyVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| PlainvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Quincy, IL in?
- Quincy is in Adams County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Quincy, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Quincy include 62301.
- What is the population of Quincy, IL?
- About 39,109 people live in Quincy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Quincy?
- Nearby places include Burton (6.6 mi), Bloomfield (6.7 mi), Fowler (7.8 mi), Ursa (9.6 mi), Adams (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023