62561 ZIP Code — Riverton, IL

Sangamon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62561 is located in Riverton, Illinois, within Sangamon County. It covers approximately 23.18 square miles and serves a population of 5,107 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62561

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $72,302. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

5,107

population

23.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62561 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62561

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62561. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Riverton	Acceptable
Riverton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62520 Dawson (4.2 mi) 62684 Sherman (5.8 mi) 62707 Springfield (6.4 mi) 62515 Buffalo (6.4 mi) 62693 Williamsville (6.8 mi) 62702 Springfield (7.6 mi) 62715 Springfield (7.9 mi) 62716 Springfield (7.9 mi) 62706 Springfield (7.9 mi) 62723 Springfield (7.9 mi) 62796 Springfield (7.9 mi) 62722 Springfield (7.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,107
Population density	220 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	23.18 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	39.8569
Longitude	-89.5132
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	5.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,107

Population

220

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$72,302

Median household income

$38,177

Per capita income

$146,600

Median home value

$1,070

Median monthly rent

74.2%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,867

Housing units

20.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

161

Under 5

165

5–9

10–14

219

15–19

226

20–24

282

25–34

291

233

35–44

240

502

45–54

516

199

55–59

204

161

60–64

165

249

65–74

256

140

75–84

144

124

85+

128

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,058	20.7%
18 and over	4,049	79.3%
65 and over	1,041	20.4%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 1.3%

Asian 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,989	97.4%
Two or more races	65	1.3%
Asian	30	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17	0.3%
Other race	12	0.2%
Black or African American	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	5.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	13.7%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$72,302

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 30.2%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 30.6%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,600
Median rent / month	$1,070
Owner occupied	74.2%
Renter occupied	25.8%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	75.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	12.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	10.3%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	35.8%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	90.3%
Electricity	4.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,202	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	146	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	314	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	644	27.9%
Households with children under 18	603	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	765	33.2%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	16.5%
Married	56.2%	55.0%
Separated	0.9%	3.0%
Widowed	6.5%	4.2%
Divorced	5.1%	21.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 49.4%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	3.2%
Kindergarten	40	3.8%
Elementary school	299	28.2%
High school	397	37.4%
College / grad school	291	27.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Finance & real estate 15.5%

Professional & management 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Retail trade 6.9%

Public administration 6.7%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Construction 4.7%

Information 4.3%

Other services 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.9%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	32.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.4%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 13.8%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 1.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	38.2%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	193	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.3%
Public insurance	27.6%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,781	93.6%
Spanish	5	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,039	98.7%
Born in same state	5,035	98.6%
Born in different state	4,534	88.8%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	68	1.3%
Not a US citizen	50	73.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	650	12.7%
Italian	471	9.2%
Arab	208	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	86	1.7%
English	30	0.6%
Dutch	16	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	94.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62561

What city is ZIP code 62561 in?

ZIP code 62561 is primarily assigned to Riverton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62561 in?

ZIP code 62561 falls within Sangamon County, Illinois.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62561?

The median home value in ZIP code 62561 is $146,600.

Does ZIP code 62561 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 62561 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 62561?

ZIP code 62561 has an estimated population of 5,107 residents, with a density of 220 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62561?

The median household income in ZIP code 62561 is $72,302, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62561 in?

ZIP code 62561 observes the CST timezone.