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 Moderate-density area
- $66,498
- Median income Near-median income area
- $137,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shelbyville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62565 (Shelbyville, IL) rose +15.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.4 in 2023 to 219.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,294. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $137,600 (28% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $805; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shelby County, so 62565 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
13 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 62565?
42.4
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
2.1%
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?
$66,498
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$32,294
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
15.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62565 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Shelbyville, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,498 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,668housing units
3,668
Total Housing Units
3,213
Occupied Units
455
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,600
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 62565
Shelbyville (62565)
7,538 residents
- 62534 1,130
Findlay (62534)
1,130 residents
- 62438 433
Lakewood (62438)
433 residents
- 62444 387
Mode (62444)
387 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62565 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62565 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62438
Lakewood (62438)
$71,786 median income
- 62534
Findlay (62534)
$68,750 median income
- 62565
Shelbyville (62565)
$66,498 median income
- 62444
Mode (62444)
$62,358 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62565, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,538 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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