PlainZIP

Riverton, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62561

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

5,315
77/sq mi
$81,646
Median income
$165,800
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
77
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62561 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62561 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Riverton, Sangamon County, Illinois, home to 5,315 residents across 68.8 square miles, a density of 77 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62561 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,646 (2% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $45,869. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.6%. Median home value sits at $165,800 (14% below the state average), median rent at $986 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sangamon County, letting you compare 62561 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 62561

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riverton, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62561.

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 62561, Riverton, 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

5,315

Population

68.8

Area (sq mi)

77

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62561?

51.3

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$81,646

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$45,869

Per Capita Income

1.2%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62561 ranks nationally

Riverton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,646 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,591

Total Housing Units

2,298

Occupied Units

293

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%

$165,800

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$986

Median Rent

1977

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

201

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+101%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62561 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.0% 141
2021 +4.5% 148
2022 +10.9% 164
2023 +9.6% 179
2024 +11.9% 201

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 62561, employing approximately 391 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,599,000.

52

Businesses

391

Employees

$18.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 7 13.5%
Retail trade 6 11.5%
Transportation and warehousing 6 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 6 11.5%
Wholesale trade 4 7.7%
Finance and insurance 4 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 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 62561 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 62561 ranks #4 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 62561 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 62561 ranks #7 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
62693 Williamsville, IL 1,638 6.4 mi
62520 Dawson, IL 1,529 4.3 mi
62684 Sherman, IL 5,111 5.1 mi
62515 Buffalo, IL 961 7.0 mi
62707 Springfield, IL 7,648 7.8 mi
62702 Springfield, IL 37,281 7.6 mi
62519 Cornland, IL 94 7.4 mi
62712 Springfield, IL 10,302 8.7 mi
62634 Elkhart, IL 821 10.6 mi
62701 Springfield, IL 1,152 8.7 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 Riverton, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62561 in? ▼
ZIP code 62561 (Riverton) 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 62561? ▼
ZIP code 62561 in Riverton, IL has a population of 5,315 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62561? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62561 is $81,646, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62561? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62561 is $165,800, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62561? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62561 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62561? ▼
ZIP code 62561 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 391 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62561? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62561 are: Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62561? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62561 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 62561? ▼
In ZIP code 62561, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 62561? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62561 is 28.1 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 62561? ▼
In ZIP code 62561, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62561? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62561 is 1.2% 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.