| ZIP Code | 62670 |
|---|---|
| City | New Berlin |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Sangamon County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 634 ft |
| Latitude | 39.743479 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.898578 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17167 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 7.6% ▼ 24% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.8% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 47% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 569 (30.9%) |
| Some College | 106 (5.8%) |
| Associates | 266 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 241 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 657 (35.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,957 ≈ Avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $188,400 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $826/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,128 |
| Vacant Units | 50 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,128 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 50 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 62670 is located in New Berlin, Illinois, within Sangamon County. With a population of 2,695, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 62670 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,957 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62670 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $188,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $826 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 62670 is primarily White (96.33%). Residents are well-educated — 48.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.6%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62670 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 62670 in New Berlin, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,695 residents, a median household income of $76,957, and a median home value of $188,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.