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Sherman, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62684

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

5,111
79/sq mi
$139,196
Median income
$305,300
Median home value
48.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sherman pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
79
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62684 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62684 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sherman, Sangamon County, Illinois, home to 5,111 residents across 65.1 square miles, a density of 79 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62684 skews affluent, with a median household income of $139,196 (74% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $57,277. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.0%. The typical home here is valued at $305,300 (59% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,041 monthly, and 92.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62684, 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 62684

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sherman, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62684.

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 62684, Sherman, 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

5,111

Population

65.1

Area (sq mi)

79

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62684?

42.2

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 7.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$139,196

Median Household Income

+74% vs state

$57,277

Per Capita Income

1.9%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62684 ranks nationally

Sherman, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$139,196 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,094

Total Housing Units

2,069

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.1%
Renter 7.9%

$305,300

Median Home Value

+59% vs state

$2,041

Median Rent

1999

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

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

201

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+101%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62684 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.8% 143
2021 +6.0% 151
2022 +12.0% 170
2023 +9.7% 186
2024 +8.2% 201

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 97 business establishments in ZIP 62684, employing approximately 825 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,244,000.

97

Businesses

825

Employees

$29.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 22 22.7%
Health care and social assistance 11 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 11 11.3%
Finance and insurance 10 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 10 10.3%
Retail trade 8 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.1%

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 62684 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 62684 ranks #6 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 62684 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 62684 ranks #2 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
62625 Cantrall, IL 855 5.8 mi
62693 Williamsville, IL 1,638 5.0 mi
62561 Riverton, IL 5,315 5.1 mi
62707 Springfield, IL 7,648 5.2 mi
62702 Springfield, IL 37,281 6.6 mi
62613 Athens, IL 3,872 7.1 mi
62701 Springfield, IL 1,152 8.2 mi
62703 Springfield, IL 30,333 10.4 mi
62520 Dawson, IL 1,529 9.4 mi
62704 Springfield, IL 39,831 10.7 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 Sherman, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62684 in? ▼
ZIP code 62684 (Sherman) 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 62684? ▼
ZIP code 62684 in Sherman, IL has a population of 5,111 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62684? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62684 is $139,196, which is 82% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62684? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62684 is $305,300, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62684? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62684 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62684? ▼
ZIP code 62684 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 825 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62684? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62684 are: Construction (22), Health care and social assistance (11), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62684? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62684 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 62684? ▼
In ZIP code 62684, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.4% 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 62684? ▼
In ZIP code 62684, approximately 92.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62684? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62684 is 1.9% 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.