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Chatham, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62629

Sangamon County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,949
132/sq mi
$107,250
Median income
$243,800
Median home value
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chatham pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
132
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62629 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62629 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chatham, Sangamon County, Illinois, home to 12,949 residents across 98.3 square miles, a density of 132 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62629 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,250 (34% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $47,650. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.4%. Median home value sits at $243,800 (27% above the state average), median rent at $1,256 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.6%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62629, plus 6 more within Sangamon County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 62629

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chatham, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62629.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 62629, Chatham, 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

12,949

Population

98.3

Area (sq mi)

132

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62629?

36.1

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 2.6%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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

How ZIP 62629 ranks nationally

Chatham, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$107,250 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.8%

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

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$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 62629 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62629 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62629 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 62629 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Sangamon County

62704 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 39,831
62702 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 37,281
62703 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 30,333
62711 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 15,347
62712 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 10,302
62707 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 7,648

Related Areas

Sangamon County Chatham, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62629 in? ▼
ZIP code 62629 (Chatham) 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 62629? ▼
ZIP code 62629 in Chatham, IL has a population of 12,949 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62629? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62629 is $107,250, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62629? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62629 is $243,800, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62629? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62629 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62629? ▼
ZIP code 62629 has 210 business establishments employing approximately 1,572 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62629? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62629 are: Health care and social assistance (28), Other services (except public administration) (26), Finance and insurance (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62629? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62629 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 62629? ▼
In ZIP code 62629, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62629? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62629 is 23.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62629? ▼
In ZIP code 62629, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62629? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62629 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.