Shelbyville
City in Shelby County, Illinois

Shelbyville is a city in Shelby County, Illinois, with 4,674 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 623 ft (190 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Westervelt, 5.8 miles NW.
- 4,674residents (2020 Census)
- 623 ftelevation · 190 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.8 km²
- 1,122 / sq mipopulation density
- 62565ZIP code
About Shelbyville
Shelbyville is a city in and the county seat of Shelby County, Illinois, United States, along the Kaskaskia River. As of the 2020 census, the population was at 4,674. HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, located in town, is the county's only hospital. Shelbyville is also home to Chautauqua Auditorium.
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Living in Shelbyville
- Median household income
- $52,470
- Median home value
- $116,400
- Median rent
- $767/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Shelbyville had 4,674 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,674 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,122 per sq mi (433 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shelbyville at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Shelby County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,674 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.17 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi (0.48 km²) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4103° N, 88.7997° W |
| ZIP code | 62565 |
| Official website | shelbyvilleillinois.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1769186 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shelbyville
- Westervelt5.8 mi NW
- Lakewood8.0 mi SW
- Findlay8.1 mi N
- Tower Hill8.7 mi W
- Strasburg10.4 mi SE
- Windsor11.1 mi E
- Cowden11.6 mi S
- Stewardson13.6 mi SE
- Assumption15.2 mi NW
- Beecher City15.5 mi S
- Pana15.6 mi W
- Sullivan16.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shelbyville
What county is Shelbyville in?
Shelbyville is in Shelby County, Illinois.
What is the population of Shelbyville, IL?
4,674 people lived in Shelbyville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shelbyville, IL?
The ZIP code of Shelbyville is 62565.
What is the elevation of Shelbyville?
623 feet (190 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shelbyville?
Westervelt (5.8 mi), Lakewood (8.0 mi), Findlay (8.1 mi), Tower Hill (8.7 mi), Strasburg (10.4 mi).
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