| City: | Tovey, Illinois |
| County: | Christian County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:20:03 AM |
| Population: | 473 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 217 / 447 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.5886, -89.4495 |
| Land Area: | 1.432 sq mi |
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Tovey is a small village in Christian County, Illinois, covering just 0.38 square miles. With 473 residents and 206 occupied homes, this compact community sits about 11 miles northeast of Springfield. The post office maintains exactly 206 PO Boxes, matching the number of households one-to-one.
This is designated a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the village territory. Despite the PO Box classification, the ZIP does have both a city carrier route and a rural route serving the area, creating a mixed delivery pattern typical of small Illinois towns.
Tovey's street grid includes Mason Street (17 delivery points), Linkins Avenue (16 points), and Borah Avenue (16 points), with some apartment units on Borah and Midland Boulevard. The village has a median household income of $81,250 and median home values around $78,200. Most residents (81%) own their homes rather than rent.
The median age is 42.7 years, and educational attainment is relatively modest, with 10.9% holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The village has 5 business establishments employing 21 people. Major employment sectors include transportation/warehousing (225 workers) and public administration (113 workers), though many residents likely commute to nearby Springfield for work.
Mail to Tovey should use PO Box addresses:
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Tovey, IL 62570Street names follow typical small-town Illinois pattern with personal surnames and simple grid layout.
ZIP Code 62570 has 473 residents and 206 households (average 2.30 persons per household). The median age is 42.7 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.6%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 473Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 629Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 330.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $89,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 206Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $79,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.30Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.05Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 548 | 492 | 488 | 483 | 483 | 460 | 513 | 514 | 454 | 582 | 811 | 630 | 707 | 629 |
| Decennial Census | 512 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 473 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.7
Male Median Age: 42.5
Female Median Age: 42.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 24 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Female | 14 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Total | 27 | 32 | 18 | 31 | 42 | 28 | 23 | 13 | 37 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 45 | 29 | 23 | 15 | 12 | 9 |
| White: | 452 | 97.20% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.43% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 1.51% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.65% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 465 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 230 | 48.63% | 42.5 years |
| Females: | 243 | 51.37% | 42.7 years |
| Total: | 473 | 100% | 42.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 618 | 98.25% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 11 | 1.75% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.75% |
| Total Population: | 629 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 618 | 98.25% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 11 | 1.75% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $89,000, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $54,221 (155.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,143. Family households earn a median of $81,250 versus $107,639 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,389). By gender, male median income is $73,279 and female is $45,568, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $27,711 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 74.2%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (32.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,779 | $37,500 | $38,967 | $38,274 | $38,452 | $39,405 | $46,250 | $47,813 | $52,857 | $90,246 | $79,167 | $84,500 | $81,250 | $89,000 |
| Median Family Income | $42,375 | $43,558 | $44,750 | $50,000 | $53,750 | $58,125 | $65,000 | $64,250 | $57,132 | $71,250 | $72,083 | $74,375 | $71,875 | $81,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $22,292 | $20,694 | $29,375 | $21,250 | $0 | $29,375 | $33,750 | $20,833 | $26,875 | $90,301 | $92,899 | $102,813 | $105,123 | $107,639 |
| Median Male Income | $36,964 | $50,000 | $34,063 | $32,917 | $32,054 | $35,625 | $36,563 | $47,969 | $55,000 | $61,451 | $62,902 | $68,258 | $70,517 | $73,279 |
| Median Female Income | $29,167 | $32,679 | $35,417 | $36,667 | $32,212 | $32,212 | $38,333 | $32,000 | $31,250 | $32,500 | $32,083 | $41,250 | $40,000 | $45,568 |
| Employed: | 338 | 72.53% |
| Unemployed: | 8 | 1.72% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 120 | 25.75% |
| Total: | 466 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 91 | 26.92% |
| Service: | 111 | 32.84% |
| Sales and Office: | 55 | 16.27% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 37 | 10.95% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 44 | 13.02% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 338 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $79,100, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $15,800 (24.96%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,400. The median gross rent is $808, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $93 (13.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $154. Of occupied housing, owners make up 90.00% (78.70% with a mortgage, 21.30% free-and-clear) and renters 10.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.36%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $63,300 | $63,700 | $66,100 | $68,500 | $72,000 | $67,100 | $70,200 | $68,600 | $73,700 | $66,100 | $68,500 | $67,800 | $78,200 | $79,100 |
| Less than $500: | 1 | 4.17% |
| $500 to $999: | 17 | 70.83% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 12.50% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 3 | 12.50% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $715 | $618 | $441 | $438 | $434 | $430 | $446 | $493 | $654 | $443 | $746 | $531 | $541 | $808 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 170 | 70.83% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 46 | 19.17% |
| Renter Occupied: | 24 | 10.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 240 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 240 | 86.64% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 37 | 13.36% |
| Total Housing Units: | 277 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 251 | 90.61% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 23 | 8.30% |
| Other Units: | 3 | 1.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 277 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 90.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 16.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (39.20%). College enrollment is 25.57%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 3 | 0.78% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 35 | 9.14% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 147 | 38.38% |
| Some college, no degree: | 115 | 30.03% |
| Associate's degree: | 35 | 9.14% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 27 | 7.05% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 21 | 5.48% |
| Total: | 383 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 345 | 90.08% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 48 | 12.53% |
| Private Insurance: | 399 | 59.38% |
| Public Insurance: | 198 | 29.46% |
| No Insurance: | 75 | 11.16% |
| Total: | 672 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 597 | 88.84% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 19.6% | 17.8% | 16.4% | 11.8% | 11.4% | 12.2% | 12.1% | 14.7% | 12.2% | 3.1% | 5.0% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 2 | 1.14% |
| Kindergarten: | 44 | 25.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 69 | 39.20% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 16 | 9.09% |
| College or graduate school: | 45 | 25.57% |
| Total: | 176 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 46 | 26.14% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 129 | 73.30% |
ZIP Code 62570 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 29 people with an annual payroll of $1,580,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 318Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $353,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,580,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 29Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 62570 is located in Christian County, Illinois, within the Taylorville, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 45380) and Illinois's 15th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 34,800 people, about 1.36% of whom live in ZIP Code 62570. It covers 1.432 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.022 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Taylorville, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 45380Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 34,800Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.432 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.022 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 15Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 14695.67 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1775809Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Tovey village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 62570 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.