62561 ZIP Code, Riverton, IL
62561 is a ZIP code in Riverton, Illinois in Sangamon County. It covers 23 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62520, 62684 and 62693. 4,842 people live here in 2,298 households. With about 209 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $81,646, close to the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 51.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Riverton, IL
- County: Sangamon County
- Land area: 23 sq mi
- Population: 4,842
- Median household income: $81,646
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,842 |
| Households | 2,298 |
| Median household income | $81,646 |
| Income per person | $45,869 |
| Median age | 51.3 |
| Homeowners | 75.3% |
| Median home value | $165,800 |
| Median rent | $986 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.2% |
| Broadband internet | 96.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.5% |
| $10–15K | 1.3% |
| $15–25K | 1.9% |
| $25–35K | 5.1% |
| $35–50K | 19.3% |
| $50–75K | 8.3% |
| $75–100K | 30.6% |
| $100–150K | 16.7% |
| $150–200K | 10.1% |
| $200K+ | 6.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 3.9% |
| 10–19 | 12.4% |
| 20–24 | 7.7% |
| 25–34 | 6.6% |
| 35–44 | 12.8% |
| 45–54 | 18.0% |
| 55–64 | 16.5% |
| 65–74 | 10.0% |
| 75+ | 12.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.6% |
| Owned outright | 21.6% |
| Rented | 21.6% |
| Vacant | 11.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 81.6% |
| Townhome | 0.2% |
| 2–4 units | 7.3% |
| 5–19 units | 4.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.5% |
Businesses in 62561
52 business establishments with 391 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Retail Trade: 6
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62520 — Dawson village, IL (4.2 mi)
- 62684 — Sherman village, IL (5 mi)
- 62693 — Williamsville village, IL (6 mi)
- 62519 — Cornland CDP, IL (7.1 mi)
- 62515 — Buffalo village, IL (7.5 mi)
- 62707 — Springfield city, IL (7.7 mi)
- 62702 — Springfield city, IL (7.9 mi)
- 62701 — Springfield city, IL (9 mi)
Areas that include 62561
- Riverton, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Spaulding, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sangamon County ZIP codes — 28 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62561, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62561 in?
- 62561 is a Riverton, IL mailing address. By land area, 12% lies inside Riverton and 3% lies inside Spaulding; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62561 in?
- 62561 is in Sangamon County.
- What is the population of 62561?
- About 4,842 people (±269), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,229.
- What is the median household income in 62561?
- $81,646 (±$11,819), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 62561?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62561 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62561?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62520 (4.2 mi, Dawson), 62684 (5 mi, Sherman), 62693 (6 mi, Williamsville), 62519 (7.1 mi, Cornland), 62515 (7.5 mi, Buffalo) and 62707 (7.7 mi, Springfield).
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