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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
$62,643
Median income
$126,500
Median home value
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,842. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.4%. The typical home here is valued at $126,500 (34% below the state average); renters pay a median of $691 monthly, and 71.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 62056 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Montgomery County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 62056?

43.4

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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

$35,842

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62056 ranks nationally

Litchfield, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,643 34th percentile higher than 34% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,075

Total Housing Units

3,824

Occupied Units

251

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.3%
Renter 28.7%

$126,500

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62056 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62056 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
62069 Mount Olive, IL 3,313 7.2 mi
62015 Butler, IL 487 7.4 mi
62091 Walshville, IL 337 9.0 mi
62023 Eagarville, IL 91 7.8 mi
62560 Raymond, IL 1,508 9.3 mi
62009 Benld, IL 1,810 9.1 mi
62085 Sawyerville, IL 209 9.9 mi
62077 Panama, IL 347 13.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

62049 standard
Hillsboro, IL
Pop: 8,470
62075 standard
Nokomis, IL
Pop: 3,458
62560 standard
Raymond, IL
Pop: 1,508
62017 standard
Coffeen, IL
Pop: 1,185
62094 standard
Witt, IL
Pop: 1,152
62533 standard
Farmersville, IL
Pop: 973

Related Areas

Montgomery County Litchfield, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.