City

Divernon, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Sangamon County  ·  Illinois

👥1,538Population
💰$74,535Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$145,300Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Black: 3.6%Asian: 0.9%Other: 0.7%Race
White94.8%
Black3.6%
Asian0.9%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
19%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.4%)
HS Graduate326 (31.5%)
Some College197 (19%)
Associates186 (18%)
Bachelors49 (4.7%)
Graduate Degree262 (25.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 19%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 4.7%Graduate: 25.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College19.0%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors4.7%
Graduate25.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,535 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$145,300 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$839/mo
Total Housing Units689
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Divernon, IL

Divernon is a city in Illinois, located in Sangamon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,538 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Divernon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,535 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Divernon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $839 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Divernon is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.8%).

Divernon, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Divernon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62530 1,538 $74,535 $145,300 $839 5.3% 30.1% 81.2%