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Taylorville, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62568

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

16,355
50/sq mi
$62,718
Median income
$123,700
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
50
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62568 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62568 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois, home to 16,355 residents across 325.8 square miles, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62568 reports a modest median household income of $62,718 (22% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,183. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $123,700 (36% below the state average); renters pay a median of $818 monthly, and 73.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Christian County, so you can benchmark 62568 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 62568

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Taylorville, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62568.

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 62568, Taylorville, 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

16,355

Population

325.8

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62568?

42.5

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$62,718

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$32,183

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62568 ranks nationally

Taylorville, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,718 34th percentile higher than 34% 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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,814

Total Housing Units

6,082

Occupied Units

732

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.4%
Renter 26.6%

$123,700

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$818

Median Rent

1968

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

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62568 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.7% 140
2021 +4.0% 145
2022 +15.4% 167
2023 +4.5% 175
2024 +2.9% 180

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 375 business establishments in ZIP 62568, employing approximately 4,270 people with a combined annual payroll of $189,730,000.

375

Businesses

4,270

Employees

$189.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 62 16.5%
Accommodation and food services 52 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 49 13.1%
Construction 36 9.6%
Finance and insurance 32 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 32 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 3.2%
Manufacturing 11 2.9%
Wholesale trade 11 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.9%
Information 11 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.9%

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 62568 vs 62540 →

ZIP 62568 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 62568 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 62568 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 62568 ranks #7 of 8 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
62540 Kincaid, IL 1,492 7.0 mi
62555 Owaneco, IL 540 7.5 mi
62517 Bulpitt, IL 226 7.8 mi
62556 Palmer, IL 422 7.7 mi
62567 Stonington, IL 1,154 7.9 mi
62531 Edinburg, IL 1,792 8.7 mi
62546 Morrisonville, IL 1,630 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Christian County

62557 standard
Pana, IL
Pop: 7,607
62531 standard
Edinburg, IL
Pop: 1,792
62510 standard
Assumption, IL
Pop: 1,669
62546 standard
Morrisonville, IL
Pop: 1,630
62540 standard
Kincaid, IL
Pop: 1,492
62567 standard
Stonington, IL
Pop: 1,154

Related Areas

Christian County Taylorville, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62568 in? ▼
ZIP code 62568 (Taylorville) is located in Christian County, Illinois. Christian County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/christian-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62568? ▼
ZIP code 62568 in Taylorville, IL has a population of 16,355 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62568? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62568 is $62,718, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62568? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62568 is $123,700, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62568? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62568 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62568? ▼
ZIP code 62568 has 375 business establishments employing approximately 4,270 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62568? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62568 are: Retail trade (62), Accommodation and food services (52), Other services (except public administration) (49). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62568? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62568 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 62568? ▼
In ZIP code 62568, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 62568? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62568 is 21.1 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 62568? ▼
In ZIP code 62568, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62568? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62568 is 10.2% 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.