62561 ZIP Code – Riverton, Illinois
62561 is a ZIP code serving Riverton, Illinois in Sangamon County with a population of approximately 5,107 residents. At $72,302, the median household income here runs near the Illinois average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $146,600 are well below the national average, with 75.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,070 is near the national average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
At 2.4%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate of 6.9% is well below the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 18.6%, below the national average. Residents have a median age of 49.7, above the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 62520, 62684, 62693.
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ZIP 62561 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62561 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,107 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $72k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $146k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,070 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 49.7 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.6% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62520 – Dawson
- 62684 – Sherman
- 62693 – Williamsville
- 62519 – Cornland
- 62515 – Buffalo
- 62707 – Springfield
- 62702 – Springfield
- 62701 – Springfield
- 62712 – Springfield
- 62706 – Springfield
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62520 | DAWSON | 1,513 | $89,044 |
| 62684 | SHERMAN | 5,669 | $136,827 |
| 62693 | WILLIAMSVILLE | 1,805 | $122,313 |
| 62519 | CORNLAND | 46 | Not provided |
| 62515 | BUFFALO | 1,059 | $92,847 |