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Rushville, IL
City in Schuyler County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62681.
Population
2,747
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,662
ZIP codes
1
Rushville and its ZIP codes
Rushville at a glance
- Rushville is about 7.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,583 a year, 31% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,700 (64% below Illinois) and median rent is $781 a month.
Local data for Rushville, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rushville, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,583
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$94,700
Median rent
$781/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
16.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (341), German Americans (278), Scottish Americans (131).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schuyler County. PPP loans are for Rushville.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,961
1,715 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,900
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$54.92M
FY 2026, $7,958 per person
PPP loans
$8.74M
282 loans, 1,085 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rushville, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.8%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 16.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rushville, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
300
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rushville, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Rushville
1 in or overlapping Rushville. Population shown
Cities near Rushville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RipleyVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| LittletonVillage | 8.3 mi | 1.2 |
| BrowningVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| CamdenVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| BeardstownCity | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| AstoriaTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| VermontVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Mount SterlingCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| IndustryVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| VersaillesVillage | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Mound StationVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Table GroveVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| ArenzvilleVillage | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| MeredosiaVillage | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| IpavaVillage | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| AdairCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rushville, IL in?
- Rushville is in Schuyler County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Rushville, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rushville include 62681.
- What is the population of Rushville, IL?
- About 2,747 people live in Rushville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rushville?
- Nearby places include Ripley (7.7 mi), Littleton (8.3 mi), Browning (10 mi), Camden (11 mi), Beardstown (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023