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Tovey, IL
Village in Christian County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62570.
Population
629
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,821
ZIP codes
1
Tovey and its ZIP codes
Tovey at a glance
- Tovey is about 12 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $89,000 a year, 7% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,100 (70% below Illinois) and median rent is $808 a month.
Local data for Tovey, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tovey, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,000
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$79,100
Median rent
$808/mo
Homeownership
90.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.5%
Median age
28.2
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (95), German Americans (86), Italian Americans (85).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Christian County. PPP loans are for Tovey.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 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
How people get to work
Tovey, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.4%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tovey, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tovey, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Tovey
1 in or overlapping Tovey. Population shown
Cities near Tovey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BulpittVillage | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| KincaidVillage | 1.8 mi | 0.8 |
| JeisyvilleVillage | 2.2 mi | 0.1 |
| LangleyvilleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| EdinburgVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| PawneeVillage | 7 mi | 1.3 |
| PalmerVillage | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| TaylorvilleCity | 11 mi | 10.3 |
| DivernonVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| MorrisonvilleVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| RochesterVillage | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| ChathamVillage | 13 mi | 7.4 |
| StoningtonVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| FarmersvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| MechanicsburgVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| OwanecoVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tovey, IL in?
- Tovey is in Christian County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Tovey, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tovey include 62570.
- What is the population of Tovey, IL?
- About 629 people live in Tovey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tovey?
- Nearby places include Bulpitt (1.2 mi), Kincaid (1.8 mi), Jeisyville (2.2 mi), Langleyville (5 mi), Edinburg (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023