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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
$56,949
Median income
$103,200
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,219. Poverty here runs at 9.3%, with unemployment measured at 8.2%. Median home value sits at $103,200 (46% below the state average), median rent at $693 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Christian County, so you can benchmark 62510 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62510?

46.9

Median Age

55.4%

Male

44.6%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

$35,219

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62510 ranks nationally

Assumption, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,949 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

927

Total Housing Units

848

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.8%
Renter 41.2%

$103,200

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62510 vs 62550 →

ZIP 62510 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 62510 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 62510 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 62510 ranks #2 of 3 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
62550 Moweaqua, IL 2,869 5.8 mi
62557 Pana, IL 7,607 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Christian County

62568 standard
Taylorville, IL
Pop: 16,355
62557 standard
Pana, IL
Pop: 7,607
62531 standard
Edinburg, IL
Pop: 1,792
62546 standard
Morrisonville, IL
Pop: 1,630
62540 standard
Kincaid, IL
Pop: 1,492
62567 standard
Stonington, IL
Pop: 1,154

Related Areas

Christian County Assumption, IL Illinois

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.

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