Assumption, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62510
Christian County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,669
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,949
- Median income Below-median income area
- $103,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Assumption pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62510 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62510 covers 198.7 square miles in Assumption, Christian County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,669 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62510 reports a modest median household income of $56,949 (29% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,219. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 8.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $103,200 (46% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $693; owner occupancy is 58.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Christian County, so 62510 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 62510
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Assumption, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62510.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 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 62510, Assumption, 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
1,669
Population
198.7
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62510?
46.9
Median Age
55.4%
Male
44.6%
Female
0.2%
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?
$56,949
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$35,219
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62510 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Assumption, 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)
$56,949 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
927housing units
927
Total Housing Units
848
Occupied Units
79
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$103,200
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$693
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 62510, employing approximately 1,045 people with a combined annual payroll of $108,277,000.
37
Businesses
1,045
Employees
$108.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 16.2% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 16.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 13.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 10.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 8.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 62510 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62557
Pana (62557)
7,607 residents
- 62550 2,869
Moweaqua (62550)
2,869 residents
- 62510 1,669
Assumption (62510)
1,669 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62510 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62510 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62550
Moweaqua (62550)
$73,634 median income
- 62510
Assumption (62510)
$56,949 median income
- 62557
Pana (62557)
$51,389 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62510 ranks #2 of 3 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 62510, 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 (1,669 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 62510 in?
ZIP code 62510 (Assumption) is located in Christian County, Illinois. Christian County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/christian-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62510?
ZIP code 62510 in Assumption, IL has a population of 1,669 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62510?
The median household income in ZIP 62510 is $56,949, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62510?
The median home value in ZIP 62510 is $103,200, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62510?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62510 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62510?
ZIP code 62510 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 1,045 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62510?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62510 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62510?
In ZIP code 62510, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 62510?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62510 is 24.4 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 62510?
In ZIP code 62510, approximately 58.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62510?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62510 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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