Glenarm, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62536
Sangamon County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 912
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $95,809
- Median income Above-median income area
- $260,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glenarm pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62536 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62536 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glenarm, Sangamon County, Illinois, home to just 912 residents across 17.9 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62536 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,809 (20% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,816. The poverty rate is 2.0%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $260,000 (35% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 95.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sangamon County, so 62536 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
912
Population
17.9
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62536?
36.1
Median Age
44.4%
Male
55.6%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$36,816
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62536 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Glenarm, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$95,809 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
389housing units
389
Total Housing Units
389
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$260,000
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
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 62536 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62704
Springfield (62704)
39,831 residents
- 62703
Springfield (62703)
30,333 residents
- 62711 15,347
Springfield (62711)
15,347 residents
- 62629 12,949
Chatham (62629)
12,949 residents
- 62712 10,302
Springfield (62712)
10,302 residents
- 62615 5,748
Auburn (62615)
5,748 residents
- 62563 5,686
Rochester (62563)
5,686 residents
- 62558 3,590
Pawnee (62558)
3,590 residents
- 62530 1,532
Divernon (62530)
1,532 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62536 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62536 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62711
Springfield (62711)
$124,816 median income
- 62563
Rochester (62563)
$117,255 median income
- 62712
Springfield (62712)
$110,179 median income
- 62629
Chatham (62629)
$107,250 median income
- 62536
Glenarm (62536)
$95,809 median income
- 62615
Auburn (62615)
$84,632 median income
- 62530
Divernon (62530)
$82,188 median income
- 62558
Pawnee (62558)
$81,106 median income
- 62704
Springfield (62704)
$69,976 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62536 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62536, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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