| ZIP Code | 62515 |
|---|---|
| City | Buffalo |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Sangamon County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 600 ft |
| Latitude | 39.860176 |
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| Longitude | -89.365875 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17167 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.3 yrs ↑ 27% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 14.1% ▲ 41% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.3% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.2% ▼ 76% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 191 (24.3%) |
| Some College | 135 (17.2%) |
| Associates | 93 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 61 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 303 (38.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $96,250 ▲ 26% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $153,600 ▼ 45% below avg ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $575/mo ↓ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 455 |
| Vacant Units | 26 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 455 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 26 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 62515 is located in Buffalo, Illinois, within Sangamon County. With a population of 1,005, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.3 years. Economically, 62515 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $96,250 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62515 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $153,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $575 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 2% since 2019.
The population of 62515 is primarily White (95.02%). Residents are well-educated — 46.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.1%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62515 stands at 1.2%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 26% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 62515 in Buffalo, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,005 residents, a median household income of $96,250, and a median home value of $153,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.