Stewardson, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62463
Shelby County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,294
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $58,214
- Median income Below-median income area
- $138,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stewardson pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62463 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62463 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stewardson, Shelby County, Illinois, home to just 1,294 residents across 120.9 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62463 reports a modest median household income of $58,214 (27% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,475. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.3% and unemployment is 1.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $138,500 (28% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $779; owner occupancy is 86.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shelby County, so 62463 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 62463
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stewardson, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62463.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 62463, Stewardson, 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
1,294
Population
120.9
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62463?
44.2
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
1.0%
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?
$58,214
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$33,475
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62463 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Stewardson, 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)
$58,214 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
527housing units
527
Total Housing Units
490
Occupied Units
37
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,500
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$779
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 62463, employing approximately 202 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,692,000.
27
Businesses
202
Employees
$7.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 22.2% |
| Construction | 5 | 18.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 11.1% |
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 62463 vs 62465 →
ZIP 62463 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62463
Stewardson (62463)
1,294 residents
- 62462
Sigel (62462)
1,149 residents
- 62465
Strasburg (62465)
858 residents
- 62461
Shumway (62461)
854 residents
- 62444 387
Mode (62444)
387 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62463 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62463 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62462
Sigel (62462)
$102,708 median income
- 62465
Strasburg (62465)
$84,286 median income
- 62461
Shumway (62461)
$74,350 median income
- 62444
Mode (62444)
$62,358 median income
- 62463
Stewardson (62463)
$58,214 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62463 ranks #5 of 5 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 62463, 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 (1,294 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 62463 in?
ZIP code 62463 (Stewardson) is located in Shelby County, Illinois. Shelby County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shelby-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62463?
ZIP code 62463 in Stewardson, IL has a population of 1,294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62463?
The median household income in ZIP 62463 is $58,214, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62463?
The median home value in ZIP 62463 is $138,500, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62463?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62463 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62463?
ZIP code 62463 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 202 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62463?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62463 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (5), Wholesale trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62463?
In ZIP code 62463, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 62463?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62463 is 25.3 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 62463?
In ZIP code 62463, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62463?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62463 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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