62681 ZIP Code — Rushville, IL

Schuyler County, Illinois

ZIP code 62681 is located in Rushville, Illinois, within Schuyler County. It covers approximately 177.02 square miles and serves a population of 5,717 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62681

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 $103,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,653. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62681 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,717

population

177.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62681 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62681

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62681. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rushville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61452 Littleton (7.6 mi) 62353 Mount Sterling (8.7 mi) 62319 Camden (9.5 mi) 62618 Beardstown (12 mi) 62624 Browning (13.5 mi) 61440 Industry (13.9 mi) 61484 Vermont (15 mi) 62367 Plymouth (15.5 mi) 61501 Astoria (16.4 mi) 62375 Timewell (16.5 mi) 62378 Versailles (17.5 mi) 61411 Adair (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,717
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	177.02 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	40.1286
Longitude	-90.5798
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	46.1%	48.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	35.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	14.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,717

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$64,653

Median household income

$30,954

Per capita income

$103,300

Median home value

$812

Median monthly rent

79.3%

Home ownership

20.7%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

2,085

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

105

Under 5

126

5–9

236

10–14

184

205

15–19

159

20–24

374

25–34

291

368

35–44

287

462

45–54

360

252

55–59

197

266

60–64

208

437

65–74

340

240

75–84

187

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,004	17.6%
18 and over	4,713	82.4%
65 and over	1,324	23.2%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Black or African American 4.3%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,259	90.8%
Black or African American	250	4.3%
Two or more races	140	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	74	1.3%
Other race	53	0.9%
Asian	15	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.1%	48.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	35.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	14.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$64,653

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 34.3%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,300
Median rent / month	$812
Owner occupied	79.3%
Renter occupied	20.7%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	77.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	9.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	24.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	31.6%
3 bedrooms	44.2%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.2%
Electricity	32.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.2%
Wood	3.5%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	974	44.8%
Cohabiting couple	265	12.2%
Male householder, no spouse	385	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	550	25.3%
Households with children under 18	543	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	800	36.8%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.7%	16.2%
Married	39.9%	48.8%
Separated	0.3%	2.6%
Widowed	2.6%	13.1%
Divorced	16.4%	19.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	5.3%
Kindergarten	65	6.3%
Elementary school	538	52.4%
High school	244	23.8%
College / grad school	126	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Retail trade 10.9%

Wholesale trade 10.2%

Public administration 9.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Construction 4.5%

Professional & management 4.4%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Other services 1.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.5%
Government	26.9%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.1%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 20.7%

Under 18 years 10.9%

18 and over 22.7%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 14.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	505	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.7%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,531	96.7%
Spanish	58	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	58	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,616	98.2%
Born in same state	5,605	98.0%
Born in different state	4,736	82.8%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	101	1.8%
Not a US citizen	43	42.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	933	16.3%
Arab	531	9.3%
Italian	506	8.9%
English	116	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	25	0.4%
Polish	22	0.4%
German	19	0.3%
Irish	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62681

What city is ZIP code 62681 in?

ZIP code 62681 is primarily assigned to Rushville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62681 in?

ZIP code 62681 falls within Schuyler County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62681?

21% of residents in ZIP code 62681 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62681 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62681 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62681 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 62681 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62681?

The median home value in ZIP code 62681 is $103,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 62681 in?

ZIP code 62681 observes the CST timezone.