Zip code 62681: Rushville, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 62681?

62681 is assigned to Rushville, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 62681 in?

62681 is in Schuyler County, Illinois.

Q: What is the population of 62681?

About 5,553 people live in 62681, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 62681?

The median household income in 62681 is $65,889.

Q: What zip codes are near 62681?

The closest zip codes to 62681 are 62639, 61452, 62319, 62624, 62618.

Residential delivery areaSchuyler CountyCentral Time

Population

5,553

Median household income

$66K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$112K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$839/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

177 sq mi

31 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 62681

62681 is a rural zip code in Rushville, Illinois (Schuyler County), covering 177 sq mi of land. About 5,553 people live here, or 31 per square mile. The median resident is 48 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $65,889 a year, 18% below the national median of $80,734. 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $111,900, or 1.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $839 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.8 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; education; and office and administrative support.

How 62681 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers29.2%
98th
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%61st of 1,340 in IL
Veterans12.1%
95th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%110th of 1,342 in IL
Median age48
93rd
U.S. 38.9 · IL 39263rd of 1,342 in IL
Residents 65 and older24.8%
91st
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%260th of 1,342 in IL
Poverty rate23.6%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%94th of 1,339 in IL
Healthcare workers12.7%
86th
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%301st of 1,340 in IL
Housing vacancy14.5%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%292nd of 1,338 in IL
Uninsured rate10.8%
75th
U.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%128th of 1,341 in IL
Homeownership rate76.9%
71st
U.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%839th of 1,338 in IL
Self-employed workers10.9%
68th
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%450th of 1,340 in IL
Unemployment rate5.7%
64th
U.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%452nd of 1,340 in IL
Tech workers2.3%
39th
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%453rd of 1,340 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.419
36th
U.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481545th of 1,336 in IL
Median earnings per worker$43,733
35th
U.S. $49,666 · IL $51,895866th of 1,336 in IL
Median household income$65,889
29th
U.S. $80,734 · IL $83,390875th of 1,316 in IL
Per capita income$31,100
22nd
U.S. $44,673 · IL $46,4061,043rd of 1,341 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher19.8%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%767th of 1,340 in IL
Broadband access87.3%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%829th of 1,338 in IL
Residents under 1817.2%
15th
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%1,087th of 1,342 in IL
Diversity index20.3
13th
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.5634th of 1,342 in IL
Population5,553
9th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798459th of 1,342 in IL
Median gross rent$839
9th
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274767th of 1,170 in IL
Work from home5.5%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%951st of 1,339 in IL
Average commute18.8 min
8th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min1,208th of 1,317 in IL
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%765th of 1,342 in IL
Population density31/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi849th of 1,342 in IL
Median home value$111,900
4th
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,300977th of 1,311 in IL
Rent-burdened renters27.1%
4th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%971st of 1,291 in IL

Measure	62681	Schuyler	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Government workers	29.2%	26.2%	13.3%	14.5%	98th	61st of 1,340
Veterans	12.1%	11.4%	4.8%	6.2%	95th	110th of 1,342
Median age	48	49.1	39	38.9	93rd	263rd of 1,342
Residents 65 and older	24.8%	25.7%	17%	17.2%	91st	260th of 1,342
Poverty rateWeakness	23.6%	20.8%	11.8%	12.5%	90th	94th of 1,339
Healthcare workers	12.7%	12.4%	9.5%	9.7%	86th	301st of 1,340
Housing vacancy	14.5%	17.3%	7.7%	10.1%	85th	292nd of 1,338
Uninsured rate	10.8%	10.4%	6.9%	8.4%	75th	128th of 1,341
Homeownership rate	76.9%	79.4%	67.1%	65.2%	71st	839th of 1,338
Self-employed workers	10.9%	12.7%	8.8%	10%	68th	450th of 1,340
Unemployment rate	5.7%	5%	5.8%	5.2%	64th	452nd of 1,340
Tech workers	2.3%	2.1%	3.8%	3.8%	39th	453rd of 1,340
Income inequality (Gini)	0.419	0.427	0.481	0.483	36th	545th of 1,336
Median earnings per worker	$43,733	$43,193	$51,895	$49,666	35th	866th of 1,336
Median household income	$65,889	$65,948	$83,390	$80,734	29th	875th of 1,316
Per capita income	$31,100	$32,939	$46,406	$44,673	22nd	1,043rd of 1,341
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.8%	19.1%	37.8%	35.7%	20th	767th of 1,340
Broadband accessWeakness	87.3%	88.3%	90.8%	91%	20th	829th of 1,338
Residents under 18	17.2%	17%	21.8%	22%	15th	1,087th of 1,342
Diversity index	20.3	18.3	60.5	61.4	13th	634th of 1,342
Population	5,553	6,787	12,694,798	334,922,499	9th	459th of 1,342
Median gross rent	$839	$853	$1,274	$1,413	9th	767th of 1,170
Work from home	5.5%	5.4%	15.9%	15.1%	9th	951st of 1,339
Average commuteStrength	18.8 min	19.7 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	8th	1,208th of 1,317
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	1.3%	14.7%	14.1%	6th	765th of 1,342
Population density	31/sq mi	16/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	849th of 1,342
Median home value	$111,900	$109,700	$263,300	$332,700	4th	977th of 1,311
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	27.1%	34%	47.9%	51.1%	4th	971st of 1,291

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

11%

35–44

15%

45–54

15%

55–64

14%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

Under 18

17.2%

65 and over

24.8%

Race and ethnicity

White89%
Black5%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.5%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

20.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,107
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 59.3%
Married couples: 44.5%
Living alone: 31.5%
Veterans (of adults): 12.1%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

62681

$65,889

Schuyler Co.

$65,948

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$31,100

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.419

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

62681

$111,900

Schuyler Co.

$109,700

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

62681

$839

Schuyler Co.

$853

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

80%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.3%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,465
Owner-occupied: 76.9%
Vacant: 14.5%
Median year built: 1970
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 27.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 8.7%
Home value to income: 1.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

39%

10–19

21%

20–29

19%

30–44

13%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

13%

Education

12%

Office and admin

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Sales

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Construction and repair

Food service

Police and fire

Business and finance

Production

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Legal and social services

0.0%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Health care and social assistance

13%

Retail

12%

Public administration

12%

Education

11%

Wholesale

10%

Manufacturing

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Construction

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Information

Median earnings per worker

$43,733

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

29.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	62681	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,162	$74,888
Service	$25,625	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,325	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,000	$49,199
Production and transportation	$44,331	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

39%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
Households with broadband: 87.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63.7%
No internet access: 11.6%
Without health insurance: 10.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Rushville
State: Illinois
County: Schuyler County
Center point: 40.1362° N, 90.5427° W
Land area: 177 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 62681

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
62639	Frederick, IL	7.4 mi	215	$62,292	—
61452	Littleton, IL	9.4 mi	157	—	$112,500
62319	Camden, IL	10 mi	218	$49,500	$107,700
62624	Browning, IL	11 mi	321	$58,500	$73,500
62618	Beardstown, IL	12 mi	7,428	$65,208	$89,100
61484	Vermont, IL	12 mi	738	$48,462	$58,700
61440	Industry, IL	13 mi	744	$66,786	$97,000
61501	Astoria, IL	14 mi	1,493	$55,750	$80,200
62622	Bluff Springs, IL	15 mi	100	—	—
62344	Huntsville, IL	15 mi	60	—	$72,600
62353	Mount Sterling, IL	16 mi	5,066	$66,000	$152,100
62378	Versailles, IL	17 mi	863	$69,650	$151,400

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Questions about 62681

What city is zip code 62681?

62681 is assigned to Rushville, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 62681 in?

62681 is in Schuyler County, Illinois.

What is the population of 62681?

About 5,553 people live in 62681, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 62681 in?

62681 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 62681?

The median household income in 62681 is $65,889.

What zip codes are near 62681?

The closest zip codes to 62681 are 62639, 61452, 62319, 62624, 62618.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62681, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.