62629 ZIP Code, Chatham, IL
62629 is a ZIP code in Chatham, Illinois in Sangamon County. It covers 35 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62536, 62661 and 62711. 15,413 people live here in 5,945 households. With about 442 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $107,250, above the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Chatham, IL
- County: Sangamon County
- Land area: 35 sq mi
- Population: 15,413
- Median household income: $107,250
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 15,413 |
| Households | 5,945 |
| Median household income | $107,250 |
| Income per person | $47,650 |
| Median age | 36.1 |
| Homeowners | 81.6% |
| Median home value | $243,800 |
| Median rent | $1,256 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% |
| Broadband internet | 92.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.8% |
| $10–15K | 1.5% |
| $15–25K | 2.5% |
| $25–35K | 2.1% |
| $35–50K | 7.3% |
| $50–75K | 14.0% |
| $75–100K | 16.5% |
| $100–150K | 24.5% |
| $150–200K | 17.7% |
| $200K+ | 11.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 17.1% |
| 10–19 | 14.8% |
| 20–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 11.0% |
| 35–44 | 18.6% |
| 45–54 | 10.0% |
| 55–64 | 10.3% |
| 65–74 | 8.0% |
| 75+ | 4.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 56.4% |
| Owned outright | 22.7% |
| Rented | 17.6% |
| Vacant | 3.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.6% |
| Townhome | 9.1% |
| 2–4 units | 3.9% |
| 5–19 units | 10.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.6% |
| Mobile / other | 1.3% |
Businesses in 62629
210 business establishments with 1,572 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 28
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 26
- Finance and Insurance: 24
- Retail Trade: 22
- Construction: 21
- Accommodation and Food Services: 20
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 18
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 15
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62536 — Chatham village, IL (4.8 mi)
- 62661 — Loami village, IL (5.9 mi)
- 62711 — Springfield city, IL (6.2 mi)
- 62615 — Auburn city, IL (6.6 mi)
- 62704 — Springfield city, IL (6.9 mi)
- 62703 — Springfield city, IL (7.5 mi)
- 62530 — Divernon village, IL (8.7 mi)
- 62712 — Springfield city, IL (8.7 mi)
Areas that include 62629
- Chatham, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sangamon County ZIP codes — 28 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 7 of 25: highest median household income in Sangamon County
- No. 6 of 24: highest median home value in Sangamon County
- No. 4 of 25: highest share of households with children in Sangamon County
- No. 3 of 25: lowest median age in Sangamon County
- No. 6 of 23: fastest population growth in Sangamon County
Mail every home in 62629
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62629, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62629 in?
- 62629 is a Chatham, IL mailing address. By land area, 19% lies inside Chatham and 7% lies inside Springfield; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62629 in?
- 62629 is in Sangamon County.
- What is the population of 62629?
- About 15,413 people (±507), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 15,255.
- What is the median household income in 62629?
- $107,250 (±$8,275), 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 62629?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62629 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62629?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62536 (4.8 mi, Chatham), 62661 (5.9 mi, Loami), 62711 (6.2 mi, Springfield), 62615 (6.6 mi, Auburn), 62704 (6.9 mi, Springfield) and 62703 (7.5 mi, Springfield).
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