62563 ZIP Code — Rochester, IL

Sangamon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62563 is located in Rochester, Illinois, within Sangamon County. It covers approximately 59.46 square miles and serves a population of 5,759 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62563

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $244,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $112,938. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 33% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 62563 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,759

population

59.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62563 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62563

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rochester	Acceptable
Rochester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62712 Springfield (3.4 mi) 62703 Springfield (7.1 mi) 62545 Mechanicsburg (7.2 mi) 62520 Dawson (7.5 mi) 62531 Edinburg (8.3 mi) 62558 Pawnee (9.3 mi) 62706 Springfield (9.3 mi) 62715 Springfield (9.3 mi) 62719 Springfield (9.3 mi) 62716 Springfield (9.3 mi) 62722 Springfield (9.3 mi) 62796 Springfield (9.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,759
Population density	97 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	59.46 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	39.7187
Longitude	-89.5060
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	19.5%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	39.5%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	10.8%	5.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,759

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$112,938

Median household income

$47,253

Per capita income

$244,800

Median home value

$1,201

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

2,141

Housing units

46.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

142

Under 5

153

172

5–9

185

216

10–14

231

261

15–19

279

20–24

202

25–34

217

326

35–44

350

453

45–54

486

139

55–59

149

238

60–64

256

369

65–74

396

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,490	25.9%
18 and over	4,269	74.1%
65 and over	1,115	19.4%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 2.2%

Asian 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,478	93.9%
Two or more races	126	2.2%
Asian	78	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	73	1.3%
Other race	61	1%
Black or African American	16	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.5%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	39.5%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	10.8%	5.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 1.5%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 14.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	1.5%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	30.0%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	14.6%
Median income	$112,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$50k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 35.7%

$300k–$500k 24.4%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$244,800
Median rent / month	$1,201
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	90.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	22.0%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	8.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	14.3%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	21.6%
5+ bedrooms	11.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	38.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.2%
Electricity	15.3%
Propane / LP gas	21.8%
Wood	3.3%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,481	69.2%
Cohabiting couple	77	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	147	6.9%
Female householder, no spouse	434	20.3%
Households with children under 18	793	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	729	34.1%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	22.3%
Married	67.0%	58.7%
Separated	1.4%	0.7%
Widowed	2.8%	7.4%
Divorced	5.3%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 26.5%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 29.8%

Graduate / professional 16.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	46.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	4.7%
Kindergarten	86	5.7%
Elementary school	639	42.0%
High school	538	35.4%
College / grad school	186	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Public administration 15.7%

Finance & real estate 12.3%

Retail trade 8.1%

Professional & management 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Construction 5.0%

Other services 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.0%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	8.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	22.6%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 1.8%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 2.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	37.6%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.1%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.2%
Depression	15.6%
Fair or poor health	9.5%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	7.6%
No health insurance	6.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	74.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	8.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	306	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	18.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.9%
Public insurance	28.1%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,464	94.9%
Spanish	29	0.5%
Other Indo-European	29	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,730	99.5%
Born in same state	5,722	99.4%
Born in different state	5,114	88.8%
Foreign born	8	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	29	0.5%
Not a US citizen	29	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	961	16.7%
Italian	921	16%
Arab	303	5.3%
Norwegian	67	1.2%
Polish	47	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	0.4%
Dutch	18	0.3%
Irish	15	0.3%
German	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62563

What city is ZIP code 62563 in?

ZIP code 62563 is primarily assigned to Rochester, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62563 in?

ZIP code 62563 falls within Sangamon County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62563 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 62563 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62563?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62563?

The median household income in ZIP code 62563 is $112,938, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62563?

ZIP code 62563 has an estimated population of 5,759 residents, with a density of 97 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62563 in?

ZIP code 62563 observes the CST timezone.