Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 12.7% ▲ 27% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.2% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 14% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,000 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 34,487 (26.7%) |
| Some College | 16,912 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 18,018 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 12,286 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 46,330 (35.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $78,805 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $174,357 ▼ 37% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,008/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 93,151 |
| Vacant Units | 8,875 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Sangamon County is located in Illinois and encompasses 54 ZIP codes spanning 20 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 195,146 residents. With a median age of 41.45, it is a middle-aged county.
Sangamon County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $78,805 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Sangamon County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $174,357 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,008. Homeownership rates are high at 71.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Sangamon County are primarily White (78.09%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Sangamon County, IL is a middle-income area in Illinois. The 54 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62615 | Auburn | 5,075 | $79,375 | $154,100 | $941 | 3.9% | 31.7% |
| 62515 | Buffalo | 1,005 | $96,250 | $153,600 | $575 | 1.2% | 46.3% |
| 62625 | Cantrall | 897 | $152,583 | $277,700 | $941 | 0.4% | 42.2% |
| 62629 | Chatham | 15,369 | $106,373 | $232,000 | $1,159 | 3.3% | 62.4% |
| 62520 | Dawson | 1,453 | $84,457 | $225,300 | $805 | 1.1% | 25.8% |
| 62530 | Divernon | 1,538 | $74,535 | $145,300 | $839 | 5.3% | 30.1% |
| 62536 | Glenarm | 993 | $97,625 | $245,900 | — | 3.8% | 33.5% |
| 62539 | Illiopolis | 1,342 | $88,583 | $108,300 | $675 | 4.1% | 41.7% |
| 62661 | Loami | 1,360 | $68,487 | $161,100 | $960 | 1.1% | 49.0% |
| 62545 | Mechanicsburg | 1,306 | $79,286 | $159,900 | $781 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| 62670 | New Berlin | 2,695 | $76,957 | $188,400 | $826 | 2.6% | 48.8% |
| 62558 | Pawnee | 3,585 | $78,509 | $176,200 | $865 | 3.0% | 35.8% |
| 62677 | Pleasant Plains | 2,153 | $99,167 | $210,600 | $888 | 1.3% | 46.0% |
| 62561 | Riverton | 4,927 | $78,519 | $156,400 | $1,034 | 2.4% | 22.7% |
| 62563 | Rochester | 5,575 | $111,813 | $256,100 | $1,333 | 2.9% | 55.7% |
| 62684 | Sherman | 5,422 | $142,155 | $292,000 | $1,565 | 2.3% | 55.9% |
| 62701 | Springfield | 1,211 | $32,444 | — | $667 | 4.6% | 48.2% |
| 62702 | Springfield | 31,251 | $52,748 | $102,300 | $858 | 7.0% | 31.5% |
| 62703 | Springfield | 28,820 | $44,580 | $93,100 | $971 | 12.2% | 31.9% |
| 62704 | Springfield | 39,597 | $66,352 | $166,900 | $924 | 5.9% | 51.9% |
| 62707 | Springfield | 8,168 | $83,988 | $164,300 | $926 | 6.1% | 38.4% |
| 62711 | Springfield | 18,351 | $123,507 | $299,400 | $1,272 | 2.4% | 63.6% |
| 62712 | Springfield | 10,555 | $108,730 | $244,300 | $1,156 | 1.8% | 59.3% |
| 62689 | Thayer | 627 | $59,583 | $85,800 | $880 | 4.0% | 26.9% |
| 62693 | Williamsville | 1,871 | $126,488 | $193,800 | $1,055 | 1.5% | 54.7% |