ZIP Code 62563
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Rochester · Sangamon County · Illinois
- Population
- 5,686
- Median income
- $117,255
- Median home value
- $262,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.3%
- Land area
- 149.2 sq mi
38/sq mi
▲ 54% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.8
Chicago
ZIP code 62563 in Rochester, Illinois has a population of 5,686. The median household income is $117,255, which is 54% above the national average. Median home value is $262,800, 6% below the US average. 45.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 62563 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 149.2 square miles in Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois. The area is home to 5,686 residents, producing a population density of 38 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 62563 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62563 sits at $117,255 (46% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $48,113. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $262,800 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $1,391 per month, and 94.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62563 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sangamon County, so you can benchmark 62563 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 62563
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62563.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 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 62563, Rochester, 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
5,686
Population
149.2
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62563?
45.8
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
0.5%
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?
$117,255
Median Household Income
+46% vs state
$48,113
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 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?
2,270
Total Housing Units
2,178
Occupied Units
92
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$262,800
Median Home Value
+37% vs state
$1,391
Median Rent
1988
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62563 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 146 |
| 2021 | +3.6% | 152 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 173 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 189 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 193 |
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 117 business establishments in ZIP 62563, employing approximately 569 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,903,000.
117
Businesses
569
Employees
$20.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 13 | 11.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.3% |
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 62563 vs 62712 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62712 | Springfield, IL | 10,302 | 4.9 mi |
| 62520 | Dawson, IL | 1,529 | 7.5 mi |
| 62545 | Mechanicsburg, IL | 1,246 | 6.8 mi |
| 62558 | Pawnee, IL | 3,590 | 8.9 mi |
| 62703 | Springfield, IL | 30,333 | 7.5 mi |
| 62531 | Edinburg, IL | 1,792 | 7.5 mi |
| 62570 | Tovey, IL | 512 | 9.3 mi |
| 62517 | Bulpitt, IL | 226 | 9.4 mi |
| 62540 | Kincaid, IL | 1,492 | 10.2 mi |
| 62701 | Springfield, IL | 1,152 | 9.7 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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