| ZIP Code | 62629 |
|---|---|
| City | Chatham |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Sangamon County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 602 ft |
| Latitude | 39.677477 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.716922 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17167 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 3.5% ▼ 65% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.4% ▲ 61% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 43 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,190 (13%) |
| Some College | 916 (10%) |
| Associates | 1,305 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,103 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,616 (50.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,373 ▲ 39% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $232,000 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,159/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,160 |
| Vacant Units | 236 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,160 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 236 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
ZIP code 62629 is located in Chatham, Illinois, within Sangamon County. With a population of 15,369, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.7 years. Economically, 62629 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,373 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62629 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $232,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,159 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 62629 is primarily White (89.85%). Residents are highly educated — 62.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.5%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62629 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 62629 in Chatham, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,369 residents, a median household income of $106,373, and a median home value of $232,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.