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Pawnee, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62558

Sangamon County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,590
15/sq mi
$81,106
Median income
$172,900
Median home value
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pawnee pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62558 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62558 covers 239.3 square miles in Pawnee, Sangamon County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,590 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62558 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,106 (1% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $42,978. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $172,900 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $903 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 62558 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sangamon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 62558

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pawnee, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62558.

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 62558, Pawnee, 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

3,590

Population

239.3

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62558?

46.8

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$81,106

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$42,978

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62558 ranks nationally

Pawnee, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,106 Top 37% higher than 63% 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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,639

Total Housing Units

1,541

Occupied Units

98

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$172,900

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$903

Median Rent

1971

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62558 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 146
2021 +7.5% 157
2022 +10.1% 173
2023 +4.0% 180
2024 +1.8% 183

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 62558, employing approximately 333 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,733,000.

52

Businesses

333

Employees

$17.7M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 17.3%
Other services (except public administration) 9 17.3%
Health care and social assistance 7 13.5%
Retail trade 6 11.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 9.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.7%
Utilities 3 5.8%
Finance and insurance 3 5.8%

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 62558 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 62558 ranks #2 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 62558 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 62558 ranks #5 of 8 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
62570 Tovey, IL 512 4.9 mi
62517 Bulpitt, IL 226 5.8 mi
62540 Kincaid, IL 1,492 6.5 mi
62530 Divernon, IL 1,532 6.7 mi
62536 Glenarm, IL 912 6.5 mi
62563 Rochester, IL 5,686 8.9 mi
62533 Farmersville, IL 973 11.0 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 Pawnee, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62558 in? ▼
ZIP code 62558 (Pawnee) 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 62558? ▼
ZIP code 62558 in Pawnee, IL has a population of 3,590 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62558? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62558 is $81,106, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62558? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62558 is $172,900, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62558? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62558 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62558? ▼
ZIP code 62558 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 333 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62558? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62558 are: Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (9), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62558? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62558 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 62558? ▼
In ZIP code 62558, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% 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 62558? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62558 is 33.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62558? ▼
In ZIP code 62558, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62558? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62558 is 11.7% 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.