City

Taylorville, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Christian County  ·  Illinois

👥16,035Population
💰$57,194Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$119,500Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 4.4%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1.4%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic1.9%
Black4.4%
Asian1.1%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma145 (1.4%)
HS Graduate4,466 (41.6%)
Some College1,408 (13.1%)
Associates1,383 (12.9%)
Bachelors1,355 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree1,982 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College13.1%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,194 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$119,500 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$733/mo
Total Housing Units6,997
Vacant Units764

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Taylorville, IL

Taylorville is a city in Illinois, located in Christian County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,035 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Taylorville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,194 is below the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Taylorville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $733 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Taylorville is moderately educated. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Taylorville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62568 16,035 $57,194 $119,500 $733 4.7% 31.1% 70.9%