62530 ZIP Code — Divernon, IL

Sangamon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62530 is located in Divernon, Illinois, within Sangamon County. It covers approximately 26.61 square miles and serves a population of 1,415 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62530

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 $132,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,966. 37% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62530 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,415

population

26.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62530 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62530

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62530. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Divernon	Acceptable
Divernon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62536 Glenarm (5 mi) 62615 Auburn (5.1 mi) 62690 Virden (5.8 mi) 62558 Pawnee (6.9 mi) 62629 Chatham (7.5 mi) 62533 Farmersville (9 mi) 62712 Springfield (11.9 mi) 62517 Bulpitt (12.7 mi) 62703 Springfield (12.9 mi) 62711 Springfield (12.9 mi) 62661 Loami (13 mi) 62563 Rochester (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,415
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	26.61 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.5694
Longitude	-89.6625
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	36.5%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.5%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	5.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,415

Population

People per sq mi

36.2

Median age

$70,966

Median household income

$31,483

Per capita income

$132,100

Median home value

$868

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

549

Housing units

26.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

116

104

35–44

102

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	323	22.8%
18 and over	1,092	77.2%
65 and over	301	21.3%
Median age	36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Black or African American 3.1%

Asian 1%

Two or more races 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,346	95.1%
Black or African American	44	3.1%
Asian	14	1%
Two or more races	10	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.5%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.5%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	5.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	20.4%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$70,966

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 31.5%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,100
Median rent / month	$868
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	7.0%
Single-family detached	88.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	22.8%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	25.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.2%
Electricity	13.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	291	46.7%
Cohabiting couple	47	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	126	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	159	25.5%
Households with children under 18	194	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	215	34.5%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.1%	22.6%
Married	57.4%	53.5%
Separated	1.1%	4.1%
Widowed	9.8%	11.8%
Divorced	11.6%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	26.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	4.3%
Kindergarten	17	6.1%
Elementary school	149	53.8%
High school	57	20.6%
College / grad school	42	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Retail trade 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Professional & management 7.7%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Other services 6.7%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Public administration 3.8%

Construction 2.8%

Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	25.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 13.9%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 55.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	120	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	23.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.2%
Public insurance	35.2%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,314	92.9%
Spanish	5	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,404	99.2%
Born in same state	1,394	98.5%
Born in different state	1,172	82.8%
Foreign born	10	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.8%
Not a US citizen	7	63.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	147	10.4%
Arab	113	8%
Italian	104	7.3%
English	11	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	6	0.4%
Irish	4	0.3%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62530

What city is ZIP code 62530 in?

ZIP code 62530 is primarily assigned to Divernon, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62530 in?

ZIP code 62530 falls within Sangamon County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62530 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 62530 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62530 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62530 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62530 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 62530 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62530?

The median home value in ZIP code 62530 is $132,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 62530 in?

ZIP code 62530 observes the CST timezone.