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Taylorville, IL
City in Christian County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62568.
Population
10,646
Land area
10.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,032
ZIP codes
1
Taylorville and its ZIP codes
Taylorville at a glance
- Taylorville is about 4.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 218th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $57,552 a year, 31% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,100 (60% below Illinois) and median rent is $828 a month.
Local data for Taylorville, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Taylorville, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,552
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$104,100
Median rent
$828/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,153), Irish Americans (941), Italian Americans (725).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Christian County. PPP loans are for Taylorville.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,300
9,275 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,948
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$230M
FY 2026, $6,747 per person
PPP loans
$22.8M
555 loans, 3,415 jobs reported
How people get to work
Taylorville, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.9%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Taylorville, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
485
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Taylorville, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Taylorville
1 in or overlapping Taylorville. Population shown
Cities near Taylorville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OwanecoVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| LangleyvilleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| StoningtonVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| JeisyvilleVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| KincaidVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.8 |
| PalmerVillage | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| BulpittVillage | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| AssumptionCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| ToveyVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| EdinburgVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| OhlmanVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| MorrisonvilleVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| PanaCity | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| Blue MoundVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| MoweaquaVillage | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| WenonahVillage | 15 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Taylorville, IL in?
- Taylorville is in Christian County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Taylorville, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Taylorville include 62568.
- What is the population of Taylorville, IL?
- About 10,646 people live in Taylorville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Taylorville?
- Nearby places include Owaneco (4.5 mi), Langleyville (6.1 mi), Stonington (8.1 mi), Jeisyville (8.9 mi), Kincaid (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023