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 High-density area
- $107,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $243,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 53.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62629 (Chatham, IL) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 179.0 in 2023 to 192.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,650. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.1% and unemployment is 3.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $243,800 (27% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 81.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,256.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sangamon County, so 62629 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 62629
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chatham, IL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$47,650
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62629 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Chatham, 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)
$107,250 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
6,154housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 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
- 62530 1,532
Divernon (62530)
1,532 residents
- 62661 1,213
Loami (62661)
1,213 residents
- 62701 1,152
Springfield (62701)
1,152 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62629 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62629 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
- 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
- 62661
Loami (62661)
$80,833 median income
- 62704
Springfield (62704)
$69,976 median income
- 62689
Thayer (62689)
$61,500 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62629, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,949 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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.
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