62571 ZIP Code — Tower Hill, IL

Shelby County, Illinois

ZIP code 62571 is located in Tower Hill, Illinois, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 69.84 square miles and serves a population of 1,321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62571

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 $140,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,207. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62571 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,321

population

69.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62571 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62571

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62571. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tower Hill	Acceptable
Tower Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62431 Herrick (7.6 mi) 62553 Oconee (8.7 mi) 62565 Shelbyville (9.6 mi) 62422 Cowden (9.9 mi) 62557 Pana (10.1 mi) 62083 Rosamond (12.1 mi) 62510 Assumption (12.1 mi) 62444 Mode (12.4 mi) 62414 Beecher City (13.1 mi) 62534 Findlay (16 mi) 62080 Ramsey (17.4 mi) 62465 Strasburg (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,321
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	69.84 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.3475
Longitude	-88.9714
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	38.1%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	38.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,321

Population

People per sq mi

56.0

Median age

$66,207

Median household income

$31,782

Per capita income

$140,400

Median home value

$650

Median monthly rent

75.7%

Home ownership

16.6%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

520

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

148

60–64

153

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	171	12.9%
18 and over	1,150	87.1%
65 and over	294	22.3%
Median age	56.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,297	98.2%
Two or more races	24	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	38.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 13.2%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.2%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	28.3%
$150k–$200k	0.3%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$66,207

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.2%

$50k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 26.1%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,400
Median rent / month	$650
Owner occupied	75.7%
Renter occupied	24.3%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	25.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	43.0%
3 bedrooms	42.9%
4 bedrooms	6.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.8%
2 vehicles	50.7%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.1%
Electricity	6.9%
Propane / LP gas	53.6%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	352	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	34	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	90	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	100	17.4%
Households with children under 18	76	13.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	195	33.9%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.7%	16.5%
Married	65.5%	66.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	2.1%	6.3%
Divorced	10.7%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 59.5%

Some college, no degree 10.7%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	3.4%
Kindergarten	4	2.3%
Elementary school	94	53.4%
High school	55	31.3%
College / grad school	17	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Manufacturing 20.9%

Retail trade 18.1%

Finance & real estate 11.5%

Other services 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Public administration 3.6%

Professional & management 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Construction 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.1%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	25.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	27.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	25.4%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.1

Poverty

All people 16.6%

Under 18 years 17.7%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 10.5%

Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	90	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.6%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,285	97.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,321	100.0%
Born in same state	1,318	99.8%
Born in different state	1,200	90.8%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	167	12.6%
French	77	5.8%
Italian	45	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	1.5%
Dutch	12	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	81.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62571

What city is ZIP code 62571 in?

ZIP code 62571 is primarily assigned to Tower Hill, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62571 in?

ZIP code 62571 falls within Shelby County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62571?

9% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 62571?

17% of residents in ZIP code 62571 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62571 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62571 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62571?

The median home value in ZIP code 62571 is $140,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 62571 in?

ZIP code 62571 observes the CST timezone.