Moweaqua, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62550
Shelby County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,869
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $73,634
- Median income Near-median income area
- $149,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Moweaqua pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62550 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62550 covers 229.5 square miles in Moweaqua, Shelby County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,869 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62550 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,634 (8% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,846. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.0% and unemployment is 2.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $149,600 (22% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $885; owner occupancy is 73.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shelby County, so 62550 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 62550
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moweaqua, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62550.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 62550, Moweaqua, 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
2,869
Population
229.5
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62550?
40.3
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
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?
$73,634
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$36,846
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62550 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Moweaqua, 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)
$73,634 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
1,243housing units
1,243
Total Housing Units
1,197
Occupied Units
46
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$149,600
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$885
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 62550, employing approximately 283 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,048,000.
53
Businesses
283
Employees
$11.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 17.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 5 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.7% |
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 62550 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62550
Moweaqua (62550)
2,869 residents
- 62544
Macon (62544)
1,776 residents
- 62510
Assumption (62510)
1,669 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62550 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62550 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62544
Macon (62544)
$89,167 median income
- 62550
Moweaqua (62550)
$73,634 median income
- 62510
Assumption (62510)
$56,949 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62550 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 62550, 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 (2,869 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 62550 in?
ZIP code 62550 (Moweaqua) 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 62550?
ZIP code 62550 in Moweaqua, IL has a population of 2,869 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62550?
The median household income in ZIP 62550 is $73,634, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62550?
The median home value in ZIP 62550 is $149,600, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62550?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62550 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62550?
ZIP code 62550 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 283 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62550?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62550 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (9), Wholesale trade (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62550?
In ZIP code 62550, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 62550?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62550 is 21.4 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 62550?
In ZIP code 62550, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62550?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62550 is 3.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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