62515 ZIP Code — Buffalo, IL

Sangamon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62515 is located in Buffalo, Illinois, within Sangamon County. It covers approximately 57.38 square miles and serves a population of 1,059 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62515

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $149,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $92,847. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62515 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,059
population
57.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62515 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62515

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62515. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Buffalo Acceptable
Buffalo Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62520 Dawson (3.6 mi) 62545 Mechanicsburg (5.3 mi) 62561 Riverton (6.4 mi) 62539 Illiopolis (7 mi) 62547 Mount Auburn (9.2 mi) 62693 Williamsville (10.2 mi) 62563 Rochester (10.6 mi) 62548 Mount Pulaski (11 mi) 62551 Niantic (11.3 mi) 62684 Sherman (11.6 mi) 62531 Edinburg (12.3 mi) 62712 Springfield (12.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,059
Population density 18 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 167
Geography
Land area 57.38 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 39.8457
Longitude -89.3926
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 217
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 28.3% 41.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 42.4% 30.8% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 21.3% 22.7% 24.4%
Over $200k 8.0% 5.5% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,059
Population
18
People per sq mi
54.9
Median age
$92,847
Median household income
$40,306
Per capita income
$149,500
Median home value
$821
Median monthly rent
72.9%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
0.2%
Unemployment
341
Housing units
38.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
11
Under 5
11
23
5–9
22
33
10–14
32
29
15–19
27
4
20–24
3
24
25–34
22
60
35–44
56
91
45–54
85
50
55–59
47
38
60–64
36
133
65–74
125
25
75–84
23
25
85+
24
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1818617.6%
18 and over87382.4%
65 and over35533.5%
Median age54.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%
Two or more races 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
GroupCount%
White1,01795.3%
Two or more races333.1%
Asian90.8%
Hispanic or Latino80.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 28.3% 41.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 42.4% 30.8% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 21.3% 22.7% 24.4%
Over $200k 8.0% 5.5% 8.8%
Under $10k 1.8%
$10k–$15k 4.4%
$15k–$25k 12.6%
$25k–$35k 2.1%
$35k–$50k 7.4%
$50k–$75k 10.8%
$75k–$100k 17.0%
$100k–$150k 27.6%
$150k–$200k 9.9%
$200k+ 6.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.8%
$10k–$15k4.4%
$15k–$25k12.6%
$25k–$35k2.1%
$35k–$50k7.4%
$50k–$75k10.8%
$75k–$100k17.0%
$100k–$150k27.6%
$150k–$200k9.9%
$200k+6.4%
Median income$92,847

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%
$50k–$100k 9.5%
$100k–$150k 37.9%
$150k–$200k 10.7%
$200k–$300k 24.6%
$300k–$500k 14.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$149,500
Median rent / month$821
Owner occupied72.9%
Renter occupied27.1%
Vacant5.2%
Single-family detached84.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes5.2%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.48

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.0%
2000–20093.3%
1990–199910.7%
1980–198922.2%
1970–197911.5%
1960–19694.8%
1950–195912.2%
1940–19499.6%
1939 or earlier20.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom10.2%
2 bedrooms29.6%
3 bedrooms35.1%
4 bedrooms19.4%
5+ bedrooms5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.1%
1 vehicle16.1%
2 vehicles45.1%
3 or more33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas33.6%
Electricity12.6%
Propane / LP gas53.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family31672.6%
Cohabiting couple92.1%
Male householder, no spouse419.4%
Female householder, no spouse6915.9%
Households with children under 1810223.4%
Households with seniors (65+)21048.3%
Average household size2.43

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married14.2%6.0%
Married76.9%70.3%
Separated1.3%0.0%
Widowed0.2%14.7%
Divorced7.4%9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%
Some HS, no diploma 6.1%
HS graduate 23.1%
Some college, no degree 23.7%
Associate's degree 8.2%
Bachelor's degree 27.7%
Graduate / professional 10.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.5%
Bachelor's or higher38.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool126.3%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school9449.7%
High school6634.9%
College / grad school179.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 20.5%
Education & healthcare 12.9%
Public administration 11.2%
Transportation & utilities 8.6%
Wholesale trade 7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%
Retail trade 6.8%
Professional & management 5.9%
Other services 5.7%
Manufacturing 5.5%
Construction 4.9%
Finance & real estate 3.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts50.4%
Service9.7%
Sales & office25.3%
Natural resources & construction3.6%
Production & transportation11.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector62.7%
Government19.2%
Self-employed18.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone68.6%
Carpool6.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.6%
Work from home23.0%
Other means1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)23.5

Poverty

All people 11.8%
Under 18 years 3.8%
18 and over 13.5%
Married-couple families 13.9%
Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.6%
Retirement income47.6%
Supplemental Security2.1%
Cash public assistance1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP7.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.4%
High blood pressure34.7%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Heart disease6.4%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis27.1%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease7.2%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.1%
Binge drinking15.5%
No physical activity24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.8%
Depression16.9%
Fair or poor health13.7%
Poor mental health12.6%
Poor physical health9.9%
No health insurance9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.2%
Visited dentist65.2%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss13.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans485.5%
Disability%
Any disability15.7%
Under 185.4%
18–64 years8.7%
65 and over31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.4%
Public insurance42.4%
No insurance5.9%
Uninsured under 1916.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,03797.9%
Spanish80.8%
Other Indo-European70.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander10.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,01095.4%
Born in same state99694.1%
Born in different state83478.8%
Foreign born141.3%
Naturalized citizen494.6%
Not a US citizen1734.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French26825.3%
Italian12611.9%
Arab918.6%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian777.3%
Polish262.5%
English111%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.1%
Internet access86.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62515

What city is ZIP code 62515 in?

ZIP code 62515 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62515 in?

ZIP code 62515 falls within Sangamon County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62515 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 62515 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62515 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62515 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62515?

The median home value in ZIP code 62515 is $149,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 62515?

ZIP code 62515 has an estimated population of 1,059 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62515 in?

ZIP code 62515 observes the CST timezone.

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