62568 ZIP Code
Taylorville, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62568 |
| City/Town: | Taylorville |
| County: | Christian |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,292 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,201 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,078 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,918 |
| Median Home Value: | $116,400 |
| Land Area: | 124.7 sq miles
323.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.5597, -89.2870 |
Population Information (62568 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,292 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,703 | 53.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,589 | 46.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,162 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 879 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 808 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 965 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 994 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,123 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,193 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,052 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,019 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,079 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,586 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,007 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 425 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62568 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $116,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $711 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,918 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,158 | 89.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 760 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,623 | 75.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,535 | 24.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62568 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,484 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 277 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 839 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,814 | 41.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,246 | 19.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,137 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,612 | 14.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 559 | 4.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62568 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,201 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,383 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,193 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,078 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62568 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,957 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,585 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 372 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,332 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,189 | 78.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 946 | 14.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 419 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 31 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62568 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,942 | 91.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 849 | 5.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 39 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 181 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 68 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 213 | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 172 | 1.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 230 | 1.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 133 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 80 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62568 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 560 | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 225 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 663 | 10.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 581 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 798 | 13.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,200 | 19.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 894 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 810 | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 229 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 198 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62568 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,565 | 84.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 554 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 97 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 43 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 252 | 3.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62568 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 320 | 4.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 196 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 709 | 10.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 174 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 778 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 224 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 137 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 432 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 378 | 5.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,617 | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 743 | 11.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 330 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 547 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62568 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (62568 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,321 | 87.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,220 | 62.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,415 | 39.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 548 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62568 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,971 | 64.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,304 | 37.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,880 | 30.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 225 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 131 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 853 | 13.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62568 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,533 | 80.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 175 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 71 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 234 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 220 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 46 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 359 | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 280 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62568 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 185 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 491 | 7.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 781 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 684 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,539 | 22.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 672 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 487 | 7.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 482 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,590 | 23.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62568 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 45 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 671 | 9.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,216 | 32.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,166 | 45.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 729 | 10.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 91 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62568 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,291 | 69.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 482 | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,337 | 21.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 41 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62568 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 373 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,391 | 38.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,391 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,003 | 16.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62568 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 386 | 8.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,479 | 32.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,082 | 23.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 798 | 17.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 450 | 9.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 348 | 7.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 64 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62568 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,173 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $528 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $711 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (62568 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,158 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,449 | 39.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,101 | 17.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,464 | 23.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,962 | 31.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,659 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,150 | 34.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.43 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62568 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,122 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,754 | 38.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,694 | 37.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 287 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,187 | 16.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,709 | 24.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62568 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,470 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 517 | 14.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 100 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,443 | 41.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 878 | 25.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 532 | 15.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62568 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,722 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,128 | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,869 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,134 | 14.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 121 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 902 | 42.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,111 | 52.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62568 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,348 | 88.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,811 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,158 | 63.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 648 | 35.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 156 | 8.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 5 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62568 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,003 | 98.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 166 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 289 | 174.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 289 | 174.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 289 | 174.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 64 | 38.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 125 | 75.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62568 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,130 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,651 | 96.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 479 | 3.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 219 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 210 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 50 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62568 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,158 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,529 | 89.8% | 89.4% |
Taylorville, IL62568