62558 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 62558, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

62558 is a zip code in Christian County, Montgomery County, and Sangamon County, Illinois, which covers King, South Fork, Bois D'Arc, Ball, Cotton Hill, Divernon, and Pawnee, with a total population of 3,430 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 62558 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 62558.

The estimated population of people living in 62558 is 3,430, with a median age of 46.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 62558 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,430
+4.1%
-1.35%
2020
3,295
 -1.38% -
2019
3,341
 -0.18% -
2018
3,347
 -3.74% -
2017
3,477
 - -

Population of 62558 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 62558 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
96.8%
98.4%
 -1.63%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Asian
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
0.4%
 +500.00%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 62558 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 62558 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 62558 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 62558 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.5 +8.39% 46.1 +8.22% 46.7 +7.85%
2020 42.9 +8.06% 42.6 +7.85% 43.3 +8.25%
2019 39.7 +1.28% 39.5 +0.25% 40 +2.3%
2018 39.2 -0.76% 39.4 +6.2% 39.1 -4.17%
2017 39.5 - 37.1 - 40.8 -

The median age of the 62558 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 62558 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 230 -23.24% 224 -54.02% 174 117
10 to 19 240 -9.05% 234 -12.2% 213 190
20 to 29 281 -15.38% 138 +46.67% 235 197
30 to 39 203 -20.18% 218 1.94% 152 203
40 to 49 216 +17.72% 276 -8.45% 254 252
50 to 59 287 +20.83% 215 +13.86% 342 238
60 to 69 192 -48.47% 175 -32.83% 114 124
70+ 149 +87.22% 199 +56.26% 294 331

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 62558 zip code is $78,083.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 62558.

  • Under 25
    $87,625.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $94,034.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,417.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 62558 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 62558, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 62558 is currently $91,456.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.54% of households in 62558 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 62558 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.12%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.49%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.07%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.64%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.47%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.54%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 62558 is $38,184.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 62558 by the total population of 62558.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 62558 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 62558 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.88%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.65%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.58%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.31%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 62558 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 62558 zip over the age of 16 is 2,874.

Of those people, a total of 65.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 62558 is 62.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 62558 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 138 52.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 258 78.30% 3.50%
25 to 29 years 174 92.50% 12.40%
30 to 34 years 168 97.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 346 89.00% 7.80%
45 to 54 years 685 90.90% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 242 76.00% 5.40%
60 to 64 years 129 48.80% 11.10%
65 to 74 years 408 17.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 326 6.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 62558. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,806 64.30% 4.70%
Black or African American 13 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 7 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 48 100.00% 2.10%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,806 64.30% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 62558 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 62558 is 1,783, with median earnings of $44,704.00.

Women in 62558 are earning approximately 89.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,783 $44,704.00
Male 983 $46,213.00
Female 800 $41,310.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 62558 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 149 $62,981.00
Business and Financial 16 $69,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 41 $80,804.00
Architecture and Engineering 35 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 35 $45,313.00
Legal 15 $83,542.00
Educational and Library 119 $59,219.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 51 $82,548.00
Healthcare Practitioners 113 $51,250.00
Healthcare Support 54 $25,119.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 51 $45,958.00
Food Preparation and Serving 89 $11,546.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 78 $43,636.00
Personal Care and Service 85 $15,038.00
Sales 186 $38,077.00
Office and Administrative Support 259 $44,627.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 48 $40,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 64 $39,583.00
Production 112 $46,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 93 $46,438.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 62558 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 62558.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 86 $57,500.00 63 $72,596.00
Business and Financial 14 $0.00 2 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $80,893.00 13 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 35 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 35 $45,313.00
Legal 9 $0.00 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 13 $0.00 106 $59,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 45 $82,837.00
Healthcare Practitioners 22 $65,357.00 91 $45,750.00
Healthcare Support 32 $26,429.00 22 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 51 $45,958.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 56 $11,200.00 33 $12,212.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 78 $43,636.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00 72 $15,530.00
Sales 129 $55,398.00 57 $26,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 63 $65,179.00 196 $44,434.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 48 $40,000.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 42 $49,643.00 22 $0.00
Production 94 $48,333.00 18 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 86 $46,583.00 7 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,463 households in 62558, with an average household size of 2.34 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,039 families living in the 62558 zip code with an average family size of 2.68 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 62558:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 760 80 199 424
Average Household Size 2.83 2.65 2.5 1.35
Total Families 760 80 199 0
Average Household Size 2.82 2.31 2.32 0

Poverty

Of the 1,039 families living in 62558, 9.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 62558:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,647 housing units in 62558.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,463 88.83%
Vacant 184 11.17%

16.15% of the total 1,647 housing units in 62558 are rental units. This is approximately 266 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,177 are occupied by the owner - or 71.46% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 62558 is $788.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 62558 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    20
  • Less than $500
    36
  • $500 to $999
    158
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    59
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    13
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 62558 is $154,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 62558 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    67
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    262
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    207
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    407
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    182
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    52
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 62558. The chart below shows the number of properties in 62558 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    281
  • 1940 to 1949
    148
  • 1950 to 1959
    176
  • 1960 to 1969
    175
  • 1970 to 1979
    336
  • 1980 to 1989
    136
  • 1990 to 1999
    258
  • 2000 to 2009
    123
  • 2010 to 2013
    14
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 62558 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    46
  • 1 vehicle available
    379
  • 2 vehicles available
    573
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    465

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 62558 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 62558 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 62558.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    81
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    164
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    39
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    155
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    322
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    249
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    377
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    45
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    15
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    41
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    39
  • 90 or more minutes
    103

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 62558 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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