62510 ZIP Code — Assumption, IL

Christian County, Illinois

ZIP code 62510 is located in Assumption, Illinois, within Christian County. It covers approximately 76.52 square miles and serves a population of 1,495 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62510

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $52,799. 41% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62510 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,495
population
76.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62510 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62510

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City Status
Assumption Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62550 Moweaqua (7.4 mi) 62557 Pana (10.5 mi) 62567 Stonington (11.7 mi) 62571 Tower Hill (12.1 mi) 62083 Rosamond (13.2 mi) 61914 Bethany (13.5 mi) 62544 Macon (14 mi) 62568 Taylorville (14.1 mi) 62565 Shelbyville (14.6 mi) 62534 Findlay (15.2 mi) 62513 Blue Mound (15.3 mi) 62553 Oconee (17.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,495
Population density 20 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 76.52 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 39.5158
Longitude -89.0374
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 217
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.8% 45.8% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 31.8% 35.1% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 7.0% 17.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.5% 2.0% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,495
Population
20
People per sq mi
44.5
Median age
$52,799
Median household income
$31,127
Per capita income
$92,700
Median home value
$626
Median monthly rent
63.6%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
562
Housing units
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
25
Under 5
24
31
5–9
31
48
10–14
47
60
15–19
60
91
20–24
90
40
25–34
39
85
35–44
83
99
45–54
97
34
55–59
34
57
60–64
56
124
65–74
123
43
75–84
42
16
85+
16
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1829819.9%
18 and over1,19780.1%
65 and over36424.3%
Median age44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%
Two or more races 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Black or African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,41994.9%
Two or more races664.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander60.4%
Black or African American20.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.8% 45.8% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 31.8% 35.1% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 7.0% 17.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.5% 2.0% 8.8%
Under $10k 3.6%
$10k–$15k 16.2%
$15k–$25k 4.5%
$25k–$35k 9.0%
$35k–$50k 13.1%
$50k–$75k 25.9%
$75k–$100k 11.6%
$100k–$150k 10.1%
$150k–$200k 2.5%
$200k+ 3.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.6%
$10k–$15k16.2%
$15k–$25k4.5%
$25k–$35k9.0%
$35k–$50k13.1%
$50k–$75k25.9%
$75k–$100k11.6%
$100k–$150k10.1%
$150k–$200k2.5%
$200k+3.5%
Median income$52,799

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.9%
$50k–$100k 40.7%
$100k–$150k 19.8%
$150k–$200k 6.2%
$200k–$300k 7.9%
$300k–$500k 5.1%
$500k–$1M 2.0%
$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$92,700
Median rent / month$626
Owner occupied63.6%
Renter occupied36.4%
Vacant13.0%
Single-family detached79.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes14.8%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.33

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.6%
2000–20096.2%
1990–19994.6%
1980–19893.6%
1970–197926.4%
1960–19695.8%
1950–19598.9%
1940–19499.1%
1939 or earlier33.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom17.8%
2 bedrooms22.5%
3 bedrooms40.8%
4 bedrooms14.2%
5+ bedrooms4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.4%
1 vehicle44.1%
2 vehicles32.6%
3 or more20.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas51.2%
Electricity14.3%
Propane / LP gas33.7%
No fuel used0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family25335.4%
Cohabiting couple669.2%
Male householder, no spouse24233.8%
Female householder, no spouse15421.5%
Households with children under 1816322.8%
Households with seniors (65+)29341.0%
Average household size2.06

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married45.6%31.0%
Married36.3%43.1%
Separated1.0%2.6%
Widowed3.5%7.2%
Divorced13.4%16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%
Some HS, no diploma 13.8%
HS graduate 44.6%
Some college, no degree 16.6%
Associate's degree 6.2%
Bachelor's degree 14.3%
Graduate / professional 2.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.3%
Bachelor's or higher16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool257.9%
Kindergarten103.2%
Elementary school11436.2%
High school12038.1%
College / grad school4614.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%
Public administration 21.0%
Manufacturing 18.8%
Agriculture & mining 8.2%
Construction 6.1%
Retail trade 6.0%
Professional & management 5.5%
Transportation & utilities 3.7%
Other services 3.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Information 0.9%
Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.2%
Service22.6%
Sales & office12.2%
Natural resources & construction17.1%
Production & transportation14.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector67.7%
Government25.3%
Self-employed7.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.2%
Carpool5.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home7.6%
Other means1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)22.2

Poverty

All people 7.5%
Under 18 years 14.2%
18 and over 5.9%
Married-couple families 5.5%
Female-led households 13.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.0%
Retirement income17.3%
Supplemental Security0.6%
Cash public assistance0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP6.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.3%
High blood pressure35.0%
High cholesterol35.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis29.5%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.9%
Binge drinking15.2%
No physical activity25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.4%
Depression18.1%
Fair or poor health14.7%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health10.4%
No health insurance10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.0%
Visited dentist62.6%
Cholesterol screening90.4%
Teeth loss15.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans726.0%
Disability%
Any disability18.9%
Under 180.4%
18–64 years8.8%
65 and over56.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance72.4%
Public insurance37.3%
No insurance2.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,44696.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,49299.8%
Born in same state1,48999.6%
Born in different state1,31688.0%
Foreign born30.2%
Naturalized citizen30.2%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab15710.5%
Italian1338.9%
English1308.7%
AncestryCount%
French976.5%
Norwegian130.9%
Irish30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.8%
Internet access77.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62510

What city is ZIP code 62510 in?

ZIP code 62510 is primarily assigned to Assumption, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62510 in?

ZIP code 62510 falls within Christian County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62510 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 62510 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62510?

The median home value in ZIP code 62510 is $92,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 62510?

ZIP code 62510 has an estimated population of 1,495 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62510?

The median household income in ZIP code 62510 is $52,799, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62510 in?

ZIP code 62510 observes the CST timezone.

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