62545 ZIP Code, Mechanicsburg, IL
62545 is a ZIP code in Mechanicsburg, Illinois — mostly in Sangamon County (65% of its land), with smaller parts in Christian County. It covers 27 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62520, 62515 and 62531. 1,101 people live here in 468 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (94%). Median household income is $84,815, close to the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 45.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mechanicsburg, IL
- County: Sangamon County
- Land area: 27 sq mi
- Population: 1,101
- Median household income: $84,815
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,101 |
| Households | 468 |
| Median household income | $84,815 |
| Income per person | $42,439 |
| Median age | 45.4 |
| Homeowners | 94.2% |
| Median home value | $178,900 |
| Median rent | $958 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% |
| Broadband internet | 85.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.0% |
| $10–15K | 9.8% |
| $15–25K | 7.1% |
| $25–35K | 1.7% |
| $35–50K | 7.7% |
| $50–75K | 12.2% |
| $75–100K | 13.5% |
| $100–150K | 17.9% |
| $150–200K | 15.6% |
| $200K+ | 11.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.7% |
| 10–19 | 12.5% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 7.7% |
| 35–44 | 11.1% |
| 45–54 | 23.4% |
| 55–64 | 12.1% |
| 65–74 | 11.8% |
| 75+ | 5.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 53.0% |
| Owned outright | 38.3% |
| Rented | 5.4% |
| Vacant | 3.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.6% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 2.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.2% |
Businesses in 62545
14 business establishments with 114 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62520 — Dawson village, IL (5.5 mi)
- 62515 — Buffalo village, IL (6.5 mi)
- 62531 — Edinburg village, IL (6.5 mi)
- 62563 — Rochester village, IL (6.8 mi)
- 62547 — Mount Auburn village, IL (7.6 mi)
- 62561 — Riverton village, IL (9.6 mi)
- 62539 — Illiopolis village, IL (9.9 mi)
- 62712 — Springfield city, IL (10.5 mi)
Areas that include 62545
- Mechanicsburg, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Christian County ZIP codes — 19 ZIP codes
- Sangamon County ZIP codes — 28 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62545, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62545 in?
- 62545 is a Mechanicsburg, IL mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Mechanicsburg; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62545 in?
- 62545 is mostly in Sangamon County (65% of its land), with smaller parts in Christian County.
- What is the population of 62545?
- About 1,101 people (±290), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,162.
- What is the median household income in 62545?
- $84,815 (±$24,384), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 62545?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62545 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62545?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62520 (5.5 mi, Dawson), 62515 (6.5 mi, Buffalo), 62531 (6.5 mi, Edinburg), 62563 (6.8 mi, Rochester), 62547 (7.6 mi, Mount Auburn) and 62561 (9.6 mi, Riverton).
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