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Rochester, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62563

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

5,686
38/sq mi
$117,255
Median income
$262,800
Median home value
45.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rochester pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62563 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62563 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois, home to 5,686 residents across 149.2 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62563 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,255 (46% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $48,113. Local economic indicators show a 3.8% poverty rate alongside 2.1% unemployment. 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 62563 in local context, 10 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 62563

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62563.

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 62563, Rochester, 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

5,686

Population

149.2

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 62563?

45.8

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

How ZIP 62563 ranks nationally

Rochester, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$117,255 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.3%

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

Owner 94.1%
Renter 5.9%

$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 62563 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 62563 ranks #3 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 62563 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 62563 ranks the highest 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
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

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 Rochester, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62563 in? ▼
ZIP code 62563 (Rochester) 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 62563? ▼
ZIP code 62563 in Rochester, IL has a population of 5,686 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62563? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62563 is $117,255, which is 54% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62563? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62563 is $262,800, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62563? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62563 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62563? ▼
ZIP code 62563 has 117 business establishments employing approximately 569 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62563? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62563 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (15), Construction (13), Finance and insurance (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62563? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62563 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 62563? ▼
In ZIP code 62563, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.3% 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 62563? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62563 is 24.4 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 62563? ▼
In ZIP code 62563, approximately 94.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62563? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62563 is 3.8% 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.