ZIP Code 62689

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Thayer · Sangamon County · Illinois

Population
518

326/sq mi

Median income
$61,500

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$92,300

▼ 67% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.1%

Median age 43.2

Land area
1.6 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62689 in Thayer, Illinois has a population of 518. The median household income is $61,500, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $92,300, 67% below the US average. 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62689 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.6 square miles in Thayer, Sangamon County, Illinois. The area is home to 518 residents, producing a population density of 326 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 62689 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62689 sits at $61,500 (23% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,082. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $92,300 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $923 per month, and 92.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62689 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sangamon County, so you can benchmark 62689 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 →

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 62689, Thayer, 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

518

Population

1.6

Area (sq mi)

326

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62689?

43.2

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$61,500

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$40,082

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

245

Total Housing Units

218

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.2%
Renter 7.8%

$92,300

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$923

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 62689, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $550,000.

4

Businesses

13

Employees

$550K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
62690 Virden, IL 4,120 2.0 mi
62615 Auburn, IL 5,748 3.6 mi
62530 Divernon, IL 1,532 5.7 mi
62640 Girard, IL 3,756 7.3 mi
62672 Nilwood, IL 244 9.6 mi
62629 Chatham, IL 12,949 10.3 mi
62536 Glenarm, IL 912 8.9 mi
62661 Loami, IL 1,213 10.0 mi
62533 Farmersville, IL 973 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62689 in?
ZIP code 62689 (Thayer) 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 62689?
ZIP code 62689 in Thayer, IL has a population of 518 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62689?
The median household income in ZIP 62689 is $61,500, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62689?
The median home value in ZIP 62689 is $92,300, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62689?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62689 is White at 96.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62689?
ZIP code 62689 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62689?
In ZIP code 62689, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 62689?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62689 is 29.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62689?
In ZIP code 62689, approximately 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62689?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62689 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Thayer, IL

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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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