62570 ZIP Code — Tovey, IL

Christian County, Illinois

ZIP code 62570 is located in Tovey, Illinois, within Christian County. It covers approximately 1.43 square miles and serves a population of 630 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62570

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 $67,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,500. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

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 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 62570 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

630
population
1.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62570 ZIP code map
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City Status
Tovey Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 630
Population density 441 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 1.43 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 39.5886
Longitude -89.4495
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 26.4% 45.8% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 49.8% 35.1% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 21.3% 17.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.5% 2.0% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

630
Population
441
People per sq mi
26.9
Median age
$84,500
Median household income
$31,653
Per capita income
$67,800
Median home value
$531
Median monthly rent
88.6%
Home ownership
5.6%
Poverty rate
0.6%
Unemployment
244
Housing units
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
5
Under 5
7
54
5–9
69
10
10–14
13
20
15–19
25
26
20–24
33
42
25–34
54
30
35–44
39
45
45–54
58
17
55–59
22
13
60–64
16
6
65–74
8
6
75–84
8
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1819931.6%
18 and over43168.4%
65 and over325.1%
Median age26.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White630100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 26.4% 45.8% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 49.8% 35.1% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 21.3% 17.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.5% 2.0% 8.8%
Under $10k 2.6%
$10k–$15k 4.8%
$15k–$25k 7.0%
$25k–$35k 2.6%
$35k–$50k 6.1%
$50k–$75k 22.4%
$75k–$100k 7.0%
$100k–$150k 37.7%
$150k–$200k 5.3%
$200k+ 4.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.6%
$10k–$15k4.8%
$15k–$25k7.0%
$25k–$35k2.6%
$35k–$50k6.1%
$50k–$75k22.4%
$75k–$100k7.0%
$100k–$150k37.7%
$150k–$200k5.3%
$200k+4.4%
Median income$84,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%
$50k–$100k 64.9%
$100k–$150k 13.4%
$150k–$200k 0.5%
$200k–$300k 5.9%
$300k–$500k 4.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$67,800
Median rent / month$531
Owner occupied88.6%
Renter occupied11.4%
Vacant15.6%
Single-family detached87.4%
Large apartment buildings2.2%
Mobile homes2.2%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.44

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20098.1%
1990–19996.3%
1980–198911.5%
1970–197910.4%
1960–19699.3%
1950–195912.6%
1940–19494.1%
1939 or earlier37.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.2%
1 bedroom10.7%
2 bedrooms53.3%
3 bedrooms25.9%
4 bedrooms7.8%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.1%
1 vehicle27.6%
2 vehicles45.6%
3 or more23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas75.9%
Electricity21.9%
Propane / LP gas0.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9039.5%
Cohabiting couple6930.3%
Male householder, no spouse3716.2%
Female householder, no spouse3214.0%
Households with children under 187432.5%
Households with seniors (65+)2711.8%
Average household size2.76

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married40.1%42.7%
Married42.9%40.9%
Separated0.8%3.6%
Widowed4.9%7.6%
Divorced11.3%5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%
Some HS, no diploma 8.4%
HS graduate 35.1%
Some college, no degree 33.7%
Associate's degree 8.4%
Bachelor's degree 7.6%
Graduate / professional 4.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.4%
Bachelor's or higher12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten6529.8%
Elementary school7132.6%
High school3114.2%
College / grad school5123.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%
Public administration 23.1%
Retail trade 8.7%
Manufacturing 8.4%
Other services 8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%
Finance & real estate 5.7%
Transportation & utilities 5.1%
Construction 3.9%
Wholesale trade 3.6%
Professional & management 2.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.9%
Service30.9%
Sales & office14.7%
Natural resources & construction10.2%
Production & transportation13.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector62.8%
Government33.9%
Self-employed3.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone90.3%
Carpool4.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home5.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)21.6

Poverty

All people 5.6%
Under 18 years 3.0%
18 and over 6.7%
Married-couple families 4.4%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security14.5%
Retirement income14.5%
Supplemental Security7.5%
Cash public assistance2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP12.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.9%
High blood pressure34.3%
High cholesterol34.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis28.4%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.5%
Binge drinking15.7%
No physical activity26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.8%
Depression18.9%
Fair or poor health15.6%
Poor mental health13.7%
Poor physical health10.9%
No health insurance11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.8%
Visited dentist58.8%
Cholesterol screening88.8%
Teeth loss16.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans337.7%
Disability%
Any disability7.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years8.0%
65 and over50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance55.2%
Public insurance31.3%
No insurance17.6%
Uninsured under 1911.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only61898.1%
Spanish182.9%
Other Indo-European182.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)61697.8%
Born in same state61697.8%
Born in different state55988.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen142.2%
Not a US citizen14100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French8112.9%
Italian497.8%
Arab386%
AncestryCount%
Irish50.8%
English20.3%
Polish20.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.2%
Internet access92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62570

What city is ZIP code 62570 in?

ZIP code 62570 is primarily assigned to Tovey, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62570 in?

ZIP code 62570 falls within Christian County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62570 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 62570 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 62570 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 62570 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62570?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62570?

The median home value in ZIP code 62570 is $67,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 62570 in?

ZIP code 62570 observes the CST timezone.

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