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Thayer, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62689

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

518
326/sq mi
$61,500
Median income
$92,300
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Thayer pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
326
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62689 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62689 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Thayer, Sangamon County, Illinois, home to just 518 residents across 1.6 square miles, a density of 326 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62689 reports a modest median household income of $61,500 (23% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,082. Local economic indicators show a 6.1% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $92,300 for a typical home value (52% below the state average), with rent averaging $923 a month; 92.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 62689 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sangamon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 62689, Thayer, 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

518

Population

1.6

Area (sq mi)

326

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 62689 ranks nationally

Thayer, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,500 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 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 62689 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 62689 ranks #9 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 62689 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 62689 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Sangamon County

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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 Thayer, IL Illinois

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.

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