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ZIP Code 62536

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Glenarm · Sangamon County · Illinois

Population
912

51/sq mi

Median income
$95,809

▲ 26% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$260,000

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.6%

Median age 36.1

Land area
17.9 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62536 in Glenarm, Illinois has a population of 912. The median household income is $95,809, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $260,000, 7% below the US average. 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62536 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.9 square miles in Glenarm, Sangamon County, Illinois. The area is home to 912 residents, producing a population density of 51 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62536 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62536 sits at $95,809 (20% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,816. The poverty rate stands at 2.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $260,000 (35% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 95.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62536 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sangamon County, so you can benchmark 62536 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62536, Glenarm, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

912

Population

17.9

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62536?

36.1

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$95,809

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$36,816

Per Capita Income

2.0%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

389

Total Housing Units

389

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.1%
Renter 4.9%

$260,000

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+28.4%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62536 have increased 28.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +2.4% 149
2020 +4.4% 156
2021 -0.9% 154
2022 +28.4% 198
2024 — 244

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 62536, employing approximately 104 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,929,000.

16

Businesses

104

Employees

$7.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 31.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 18.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62536 vs 62530 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62530 Divernon, IL 1,532 4.8 mi
62629 Chatham, IL 12,949 4.7 mi
62615 Auburn, IL 5,748 6.4 mi
62558 Pawnee, IL 3,590 6.5 mi
62703 Springfield, IL 30,333 9.2 mi
62704 Springfield, IL 39,831 10.1 mi
62712 Springfield, IL 10,302 9.3 mi
62689 Thayer, IL 518 8.9 mi
62711 Springfield, IL 15,347 10.2 mi
62563 Rochester, IL 5,686 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sangamon County

62704 standard
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Pop: 39,831
62702 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 37,281
62703 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 30,333
62711 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 15,347
62629 standard
Chatham, IL
Pop: 12,949
62712 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 10,302

Related Areas

Sangamon County Glenarm, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62536 in? ▼
ZIP code 62536 (Glenarm) is located in Sangamon County, Illinois. Sangamon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sangamon-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62536? ▼
ZIP code 62536 in Glenarm, IL has a population of 912 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62536? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62536 is $95,809, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62536? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62536 is $260,000, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62536? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62536 is White at 98.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62536? ▼
ZIP code 62536 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 104 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62536? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62536 increased by 28.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62536? ▼
In ZIP code 62536, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62536? ▼
In ZIP code 62536, approximately 95.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62536? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62536 is 2.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Glenarm, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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