PlainZIP

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
$82,188
Median income
$160,100
Median home value
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,208. Poverty here runs at 14.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $160,100 (17% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,034 monthly, and 80.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sangamon County, letting you compare 62530 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 62530

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Divernon, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62530.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62530?

36.0

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 4.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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

$34,208

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62530 ranks nationally

Divernon, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,188 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.2%

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

What does housing look like?

717

Total Housing Units

654

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$160,100

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62530 vs 62536 →

ZIP 62530 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 62530 ranks #6 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 62530 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 62530 ranks #5 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
62536 Glenarm, IL 912 4.8 mi
62615 Auburn, IL 5,748 5.4 mi
62689 Thayer, IL 518 5.7 mi
62558 Pawnee, IL 3,590 6.7 mi
62533 Farmersville, IL 973 8.4 mi
62690 Virden, IL 4,120 6.7 mi
62629 Chatham, IL 12,949 8.5 mi
62640 Girard, IL 3,756 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sangamon County

62704 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 39,831
62702 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 37,281
62703 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 30,333
62711 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 15,347
62629 standard
Chatham, IL
Pop: 12,949
62712 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 10,302

Related Areas

Sangamon County Divernon, IL Illinois

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.

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