ZIP code 62568
Where is ZIP code 62568?
Taylorville, Illinois
Christian County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62568 belongs to Taylorville, Illinois in Christian County. 62568 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 217 and 447. About 15,952 people live in the 62568 area, where the median household income is $62,718. The closest ZIP codes are 62556 (Palmer, 6.9 mi southwest), 62540 (Kincaid, 7 mi west) and 62555 (Owaneco, 7.2 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 62568 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Taylorville |
| Also accepted | Hewittsville, Jeiseyville, Langleyville, Sharpsburg, Willeys |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Christian County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 217, 447 |
| Coordinates | 39.5489, -89.2945 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 625 |
Population and income in 62568
| Population | 15,952 · higher than 80% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 128 · higher than 59% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.5 years · higher than 53% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $62,718 · lower than 72% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,183 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $123,700 · lower than 65% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $818 a month |
| Housing units | 6,814 |
| Households | 6,082 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 124.72 sq mi (plus 1.41 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62568. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62568
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62556 | Palmer, IL | 6.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 62540 | Kincaid, IL | 7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 62555 | Owaneco, IL | 7.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 62517 | Bulpitt, IL | 7.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 62567 | Stonington, IL | 8.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 62570 | Tovey, IL | 8.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 62531 | Edinburg, IL | 8.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 62546 | Morrisonville, IL | 12.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 62083 | Rosamond, IL | 13.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 62510 | Assumption, IL | 13.8 mi E | Standard |
| 62513 | Blue Mound, IL | 14.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 62557 | Pana, IL | 14.6 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62568 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62568
123 MAIN ST
TAYLORVILLE IL 62568
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts HEWITTSVILLE, JEISEYVILLE, LANGLEYVILLE, SHARPSBURG and WILLEYS as the city name for 62568. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62568-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62568?
- 62568 is a Taylorville, Illinois ZIP code. Hewittsville, Jeiseyville, Langleyville, Sharpsburg and Willeys are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 62568 in?
- ZIP code 62568 is in Christian County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62568 in?
- 62568 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62568?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62568 use area codes 217 and 447.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62568?
- About 15,952 people live in ZIP code 62568, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62568?
- The median household income in 62568 is $62,718 a year, lower than 72% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62568?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62568 are 62556 (Palmer, 6.9 miles), 62540 (Kincaid, 7 miles), 62555 (Owaneco, 7.2 miles) and 62517 (Bulpitt, 7.5 miles).