Litchfield, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62056
Montgomery County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,930
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,643
- Median income Near-median income area
- $126,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Litchfield pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62056 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62056 (Litchfield, IL) rose +8.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.1 in 2023 to 215.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62056 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Litchfield, Montgomery County, Illinois, home to 8,930 residents across 279.1 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62056 reports a modest median household income of $62,643 (22% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,842. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $126,500 (34% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $691; owner occupancy is 71.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 62056 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 62056
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Litchfield, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62056.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Finance and insurance 22
Finance and insurance
22 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62056, Litchfield, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,930
Population
279.1
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62056?
43.4
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$62,643
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$35,842
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62056 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Litchfield, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,643 28th percentile higher than 28% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,075housing units
4,075
Total Housing Units
3,824
Occupied Units
251
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,500
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$691
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62056 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 153 |
| 2021 | +6.5% | 162 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 183 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 198 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 216 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 295 business establishments in ZIP 62056, employing approximately 4,340 people with a combined annual payroll of $170,403,000.
295
Businesses
4,340
Employees
$170.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 59 | 20.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 16 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 3.4% |
| Information | 8 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62056 vs 62069 →
ZIP 62056 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62056
Litchfield (62056)
8,930 residents
- 62069 3,313
Mount Olive (62069)
3,313 residents
- 62009 1,810
Benld (62009)
1,810 residents
- 62560 1,508
Raymond (62560)
1,508 residents
- 62015 487
Butler (62015)
487 residents
- 62077 347
Panama (62077)
347 residents
- 62091 337
Walshville (62091)
337 residents
- 62085 209
Sawyerville (62085)
209 residents
- 62023 91
Eagarville (62023)
91 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62056 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62056 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62091
Walshville (62091)
$102,188 median income
- 62560
Raymond (62560)
$80,781 median income
- 62077
Panama (62077)
$72,917 median income
- 62023
Eagarville (62023)
$71,458 median income
- 62085
Sawyerville (62085)
$70,000 median income
- 62056
Litchfield (62056)
$62,643 median income
- 62069
Mount Olive (62069)
$59,764 median income
- 62015
Butler (62015)
$51,758 median income
- 62009
Benld (62009)
$45,217 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62056 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62056, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,930 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62056 in?
ZIP code 62056 (Litchfield) is located in Montgomery County, Illinois. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62056?
ZIP code 62056 in Litchfield, IL has a population of 8,930 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62056?
The median household income in ZIP 62056 is $62,643, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62056?
The median home value in ZIP 62056 is $126,500, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62056?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62056 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62056?
ZIP code 62056 has 295 business establishments employing approximately 4,340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62056?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62056 are: Retail trade (59), Health care and social assistance (37), Accommodation and food services (33). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62056?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62056 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62056?
In ZIP code 62056, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62056?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62056 is 18.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62056?
In ZIP code 62056, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62056?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62056 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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