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New Berlin, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62670

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

2,997
14/sq mi
$78,750
Median income
$211,900
Median home value
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Berlin pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62670 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62670 covers 218.8 square miles in New Berlin, Sangamon County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,997 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62670 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,750 (2% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $52,928. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $211,900 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $708 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62670, 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 62670

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Berlin, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62670.

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 62670, New Berlin, 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

2,997

Population

218.8

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62670?

40.3

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$78,750

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$52,928

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62670 ranks nationally

New Berlin, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,750 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,202

Total Housing Units

1,164

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$211,900

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$708

Median Rent

1981

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

168

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+68%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62670 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 139
2021 +4.1% 145
2022 +7.1% 155
2023 +3.2% 160
2024 +4.7% 168

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 59 business establishments in ZIP 62670, employing approximately 340 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,436,000.

59

Businesses

340

Employees

$17.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 18.6%
Other services (except public administration) 9 15.3%
Wholesale trade 6 10.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 10.2%
Retail trade 5 8.5%
Finance and insurance 4 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.1%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 62670 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 62670 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 62670 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 62670 ranks #4 of 4 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
62677 Pleasant Plains, IL 2,562 7.5 mi
62661 Loami, IL 1,213 6.0 mi
62601 Alexander, IL 434 7.8 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
62629 standard
Chatham, IL
Pop: 12,949
62712 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 10,302

Related Areas

Sangamon County New Berlin, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62670 in? ▼
ZIP code 62670 (New Berlin) 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 62670? ▼
ZIP code 62670 in New Berlin, IL has a population of 2,997 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62670? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62670 is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62670? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62670 is $211,900, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62670? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62670 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62670? ▼
ZIP code 62670 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62670? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62670 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (9), Wholesale trade (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62670? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62670 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. 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 62670? ▼
In ZIP code 62670, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.4% 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 62670? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62670 is 22.9 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 62670? ▼
In ZIP code 62670, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62670? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62670 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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