62568 ZIP Code — Taylorville, IL

Christian County, Illinois

ZIP code 62568 is located in Taylorville, Illinois, within Christian County. It covers approximately 124.72 square miles and serves a population of 16,292 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62568

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 $116,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,201. 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 62568 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,292

population

124.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62568 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62568

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62568. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Taylorville	Acceptable
Taylorville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62556 Palmer (6.8 mi) 62517 Bulpitt (7.4 mi) 62567 Stonington (8.5 mi) 62531 Edinburg (8.8 mi) 62546 Morrisonville (10 mi) 62558 Pawnee (12.9 mi) 62557 Pana (13.5 mi) 62083 Rosamond (13.8 mi) 62513 Blue Mound (14 mi) 62510 Assumption (14.1 mi) 62545 Mechanicsburg (15.6 mi) 62547 Mount Auburn (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,292
Population density	131 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	124.72 sq mi
Water area	1.41 sq mi
Latitude	39.5532
Longitude	-89.2972
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	48.3%	45.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	17.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

16,292

Population

131

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$56,201

Median household income

$27,148

Per capita income

$116,400

Median home value

$711

Median monthly rent

75.1%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

5,383

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

621

Under 5

541

470

5–9

409

432

10–14

376

516

15–19

449

531

20–24

463

1,134

25–34

989

1,172

35–44

1,021

1,096

45–54

956

544

55–59

475

576

60–64

503

847

65–74

739

538

75–84

469

227

85+

198

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,570	21.9%
18 and over	12,722	78.1%
65 and over	3,018	18.5%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Black or African American 5.2%

Two or more races 1.3%

Asian 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	14,942	90.8%
Black or African American	849	5.2%
Two or more races	213	1.3%
Asian	181	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	172	1%
Other race	68	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	39	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	45.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	17.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$56,201

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$50k–$100k 32.0%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,400
Median rent / month	$711
Owner occupied	75.1%
Renter occupied	24.9%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	5.2%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	23.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	32.0%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	16.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.7%
Electricity	21.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,449	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	283	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,464	23.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,962	31.9%
Households with children under 18	1,659	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,150	34.9%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.7%	27.0%
Married	37.8%	39.1%
Separated	2.8%	3.0%
Widowed	4.0%	14.9%
Divorced	16.7%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	517	14.9%
Kindergarten	100	2.9%
Elementary school	1,443	41.6%
High school	878	25.3%
College / grad school	532	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Retail trade 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Public administration 8.3%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Professional & management 5.7%

Other services 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Construction 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.4

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 15.7%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 21.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,128	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	38.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,130	92.9%
Spanish	142	0.9%
Other Indo-European	57	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	46	0.3%
Other languages	39	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,003	98.2%
Born in same state	15,837	97.2%
Born in different state	13,866	85.1%
Foreign born	166	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	289	1.8%
Not a US citizen	148	51.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,183	13.4%
Arab	1,641	10.1%
Italian	1,512	9.3%
English	197	1.2%
Polish	58	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	37	0.2%
Dutch	28	0.2%
Irish	18	0.1%
German	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62568

What city is ZIP code 62568 in?

ZIP code 62568 is primarily assigned to Taylorville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62568 in?

ZIP code 62568 falls within Christian County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62568 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62568 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62568?

The median home value in ZIP code 62568 is $116,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 62568?

ZIP code 62568 has an estimated population of 16,292 residents, with a density of 131 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62568?

The median household income in ZIP code 62568 is $56,201, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62568 in?

ZIP code 62568 observes the CST timezone.