Divernon, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62530
Sangamon County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,532
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $82,188
- Median income Near-median income area
- $160,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 31.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Divernon pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62530 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62530 covers 73.3 square miles in Divernon, Sangamon County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,532 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62530 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,188 (3% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,208. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $160,100 (17% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,034; owner occupancy is 80.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sangamon County, so 62530 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 62530
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Divernon, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62530.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 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 62530, Divernon, 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
1,532
Population
73.3
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62530?
36.0
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
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?
$82,188
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$34,208
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62530 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Divernon, 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)
$82,188 Top 39% higher than 61% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
717housing units
717
Total Housing Units
654
Occupied Units
63
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,100
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,034
Median Rent
1975
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
+16.9%
YoY Change (2023)
191
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+91%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62530 have increased 16.9% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | – | 128 |
| 2020 | +7.0% | 137 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 151 |
| 2022 | +8.0% | 163 |
| 2023 | +16.9% | 191 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 62530, employing approximately 103 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,382,000.
29
Businesses
103
Employees
$4.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 20.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 20.7% |
| Construction | 5 | 17.2% |
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 62530 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62629
Chatham (62629)
12,949 residents
- 62615
Auburn (62615)
5,748 residents
- 62690 4,120
Virden (62690)
4,120 residents
- 62640 3,756
Girard (62640)
3,756 residents
- 62558 3,590
Pawnee (62558)
3,590 residents
- 62530 1,532
Divernon (62530)
1,532 residents
- 62533 973
Farmersville (62533)
973 residents
- 62536 912
Glenarm (62536)
912 residents
- 62689 518
Thayer (62689)
518 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62530 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62530 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62629
Chatham (62629)
$107,250 median income
- 62536
Glenarm (62536)
$95,809 median income
- 62615
Auburn (62615)
$84,632 median income
- 62690
Virden (62690)
$84,196 median income
- 62530
Divernon (62530)
$82,188 median income
- 62558
Pawnee (62558)
$81,106 median income
- 62533
Farmersville (62533)
$77,250 median income
- 62640
Girard (62640)
$66,116 median income
- 62689
Thayer (62689)
$61,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62530 ranks #5 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 62530, 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 (1,532 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 62530 in?
ZIP code 62530 (Divernon) is located in Sangamon County, Illinois. Sangamon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sangamon-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62530?
ZIP code 62530 in Divernon, IL has a population of 1,532 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62530?
The median household income in ZIP 62530 is $82,188, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62530?
The median home value in ZIP 62530 is $160,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62530?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62530 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62530?
ZIP code 62530 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 103 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62530?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62530 are: Retail trade (6), Accommodation and food services (6), Construction (5). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62530?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62530 increased by 16.9% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 62530?
In ZIP code 62530, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62530?
In ZIP code 62530, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62530?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62530 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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