ZIP Code 62561
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Riverton · Sangamon County · Illinois
- Population
- 5,315
- Median income
- $81,646
- Median home value
- $165,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.3%
- Land area
- 68.8 sq mi
77/sq mi
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.3
Chicago
ZIP code 62561 in Riverton, Illinois has a population of 5,315. The median household income is $81,646, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $165,800, 40% below the US average. 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 62561 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.8 square miles in Riverton, Sangamon County, Illinois. The area is home to 5,315 residents, producing a population density of 77 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62561 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62561 sits at $81,646 (2% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $45,869. The poverty rate stands at 1.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $165,800 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $986 per month, and 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62561 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sangamon County, so you can benchmark 62561 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 62561
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62561.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 62561?
51.3
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
0.8%
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?
$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
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?
2,591
Total Housing Units
2,298
Occupied Units
293
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62561 vs 62693 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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