ZIP Code 62629
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Chatham · Sangamon County · Illinois
- Population
- 12,949
- Median income
- $107,250
- Median home value
- $243,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 53.8%
- Land area
- 98.3 sq mi
132/sq mi
▲ 41% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.1
Chicago
ZIP code 62629 in Chatham, Illinois has a population of 12,949. The median household income is $107,250, which is 41% above the national average. Median home value is $243,800, 12% below the US average. 53.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 62629 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 98.3 square miles in Chatham, Sangamon County, Illinois. The area is home to 12,949 residents, producing a population density of 132 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 62629 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62629 sits at $107,250 (34% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $47,650. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $243,800 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $1,256 per month, and 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62629 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sangamon County, so you can benchmark 62629 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 62629
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62629.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 62629, Chatham, 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
12,949
Population
98.3
Area (sq mi)
132
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62629?
36.1
Median Age
44.8%
Male
55.2%
Female
3.1%
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?
$107,250
Median Household Income
+34% vs state
$47,650
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
6,154
Total Housing Units
5,945
Occupied Units
209
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$243,800
Median Home Value
+27% vs state
$1,256
Median Rent
1995
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
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62629 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 139 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 148 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 168 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 179 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 192 |
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 210 business establishments in ZIP 62629, employing approximately 1,572 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,433,000.
210
Businesses
1,572
Employees
$62.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 12.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 21 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.4% |
| Information | 5 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.9% |
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 62629 vs 62711 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62711 | Springfield, IL | 15,347 | 6.1 mi |
| 62536 | Glenarm, IL | 912 | 4.7 mi |
| 62704 | Springfield, IL | 39,831 | 6.8 mi |
| 62615 | Auburn, IL | 5,748 | 6.8 mi |
| 62661 | Loami, IL | 1,213 | 6.8 mi |
| 62703 | Springfield, IL | 30,333 | 7.3 mi |
| 62530 | Divernon, IL | 1,532 | 8.5 mi |
| 62701 | Springfield, IL | 1,152 | 9.1 mi |
| 62689 | Thayer, IL | 518 | 10.3 mi |
| 62712 | Springfield, IL | 10,302 | 8.8 mi |
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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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