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Shelbyville, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62565

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

7,538
24/sq mi
$66,498
Median income
$137,600
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shelbyville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62565 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62565 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Illinois, home to 7,538 residents across 315.4 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62565 reports a modest median household income of $66,498 (17% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,294. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. Median home value sits at $137,600 (28% below the state average), median rent at $805 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shelby County, so you can benchmark 62565 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 62565

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shelbyville, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62565.

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 62565, Shelbyville, 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

7,538

Population

315.4

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62565?

42.4

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$66,498

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$32,294

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

15.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62565 ranks nationally

Shelbyville, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,498 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,668

Total Housing Units

3,213

Occupied Units

455

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.2%
Renter 30.8%

$137,600

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$805

Median Rent

1959

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

+15.1%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62565 have increased 15.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.7% 152
2021 +8.7% 165
2022 +2.7% 170
2023 +12.1% 190
2024 +15.1% 219

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 214 business establishments in ZIP 62565, employing approximately 3,107 people with a combined annual payroll of $178,167,000.

214

Businesses

3,107

Employees

$178.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 32 14.9%
Retail trade 31 14.5%
Accommodation and food services 29 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 28 13.1%
Manufacturing 13 6.1%
Finance and insurance 13 6.1%
Construction 12 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 5.1%
Wholesale trade 10 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.3%

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 62565 vs 62534 →

ZIP 62565 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 62565 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62565 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 62565 ranks #3 of 4 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
62534 Findlay, IL 1,130 8.5 mi
62438 Lakewood, IL 433 7.1 mi
62444 Mode, IL 387 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shelby County

62550 standard
Moweaqua, IL
Pop: 2,869
61957 standard
Windsor, IL
Pop: 1,869
62571 standard
Tower Hill, IL
Pop: 1,532
62463 standard
Stewardson, IL
Pop: 1,294
62431 standard
Herrick, IL
Pop: 1,232
62422 standard
Cowden, IL
Pop: 1,156

Related Areas

Shelby County Shelbyville, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62565 in? ▼
ZIP code 62565 (Shelbyville) is located in Shelby County, Illinois. Shelby County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shelby-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62565? ▼
ZIP code 62565 in Shelbyville, IL has a population of 7,538 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62565? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62565 is $66,498, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62565? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62565 is $137,600, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62565? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62565 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62565? ▼
ZIP code 62565 has 214 business establishments employing approximately 3,107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62565? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62565 are: Health care and social assistance (32), Retail trade (31), Accommodation and food services (29). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62565? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62565 increased by 15.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 62565? ▼
In ZIP code 62565, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 62565? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62565 is 15.8 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 62565? ▼
In ZIP code 62565, approximately 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62565? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62565 is 11.0% 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.