ZIP Code 62568 - Taylorville Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 62568 is located in Taylorville Illinois. Portions of 62568 are also in Jeisyville and Langleyville and Taylorville Township and May Township (Christian County) and Johnson Township (Christian County) and South Fork Township and Buckhart Township and Locust Township and Bear Creek Township (Christian County). 62568 is entirely within Christian County. Regionally, 62568 is located in the Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area.
ZIP Code 62568 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Taylorville |
| Primary County | Christian County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 16,292 |
| Area Code(s) | 217 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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62568 Demographics
62568 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 62568 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62568 is White. The current unemployment level in 62568 is 5.2%.
| Population | 16,292 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 126 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,639 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,308 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $349,610 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.39% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.03% |
62568 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,617 | 94.39% |
| Black | 520 | 3.14% |
| Hispanic | 226 | 1.37% |
| Asian | 168 | 1.02% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62568 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,149 | 95.98% |
| Black | 26 | 1.16% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62568 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,167 | 11.14% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,181 | 11.27% |
| High School Diploma | 3,872 | 36.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 185 | 1.77% |
| GED or Alternate | 870 | 8.3% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,677 | 16.01% |
| Associates Degree | 906 | 8.65% |
| Masters Degree | 432 | 4.12% |
| Professional Degree | 171 | 1.63% |
| Doctorate Degree | 16 | 0.15% |
62568 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.55601883, -89.28775024 |
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| Region | Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Taylorville, IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 129 Square Miles |
62568 Schools
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62568 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 54a - Illinois/Indiana Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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