Rushville, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62681
Schuyler County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,602
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,889
- Median income Near-median income area
- $111,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rushville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62681 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62681 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois, home to 5,602 residents across 448.2 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62681 reports a modest median household income of $65,889 (18% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,100. The poverty rate is 23.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $111,900 (42% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $839; owner occupancy is 76.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Schuyler County, so 62681 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 62681
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rushville, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62681.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
12 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 62681, Rushville, 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
5,602
Population
448.2
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62681?
48.0
Median Age
55.4%
Male
44.6%
Female
1.1%
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?
$65,889
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$31,100
Per Capita Income
23.6%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62681 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Rushville, 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)
$65,889 34th percentile higher than 34% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,465housing units
2,465
Total Housing Units
2,107
Occupied Units
358
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,900
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$839
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 144 business establishments in ZIP 62681, employing approximately 1,069 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,460,000.
144
Businesses
1,069
Employees
$42.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 16 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.5% |
| Information | 4 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.1% |
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 62681 vs 62639 →
ZIP 62681 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62681
Rushville (62681)
5,602 residents
- 62639 316
Frederick (62639)
316 residents
- 61452 293
Littleton (61452)
293 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62681 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62681, 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 (5,602 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 62681 in?
ZIP code 62681 (Rushville) is located in Schuyler County, Illinois. Schuyler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/schuyler-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62681?
ZIP code 62681 in Rushville, IL has a population of 5,602 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62681?
The median household income in ZIP 62681 is $65,889, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62681?
The median home value in ZIP 62681 is $111,900, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62681?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62681 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62681?
ZIP code 62681 has 144 business establishments employing approximately 1,069 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62681?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62681 are: Other services (except public administration) (25), Retail trade (18), Construction (16). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62681?
In ZIP code 62681, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 62681?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62681 is 18.8 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 62681?
In ZIP code 62681, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62681?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62681 is 23.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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