City

Chatham, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Sangamon County  ·  Illinois

👥15,369Population
💰$106,373Median HH Income▲ 39% above avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$232,000Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓62.4%College Grads▲ 61% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 1.8%Asian: 2.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic3.1%
Black1.8%
Asian2.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads62.4% ▲ 61% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma43 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,190 (13%)
Some College916 (10%)
Associates1,305 (14.2%)
Bachelors1,103 (12%)
Graduate Degree4,616 (50.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 13%Some College: 10%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 50.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad13.0%
Some College10.0%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate50.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$106,373 ▲ 39% above avg
Median Home Value$232,000 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,159/mo
Total Housing Units6,160
Vacant Units236

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Chatham, IL

Chatham is a city in Illinois, located in Sangamon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,369 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.

Economically, Chatham is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $106,373 is above the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chatham is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $232,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,159 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chatham is highly educated. 62.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.85%).

Chatham, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Chatham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62629 15,369 $106,373 $232,000 $1,159 3.3% 62.4% 80.8%