62629 ZIP Code — Chatham, IL
Sangamon County, Illinois
ZIP code 62629 is located in Chatham, Illinois, within Sangamon County. It covers approximately 34.90 square miles and serves a population of 15,245 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
About ZIP code 62629
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $104,600. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
15,245
population
34.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62629 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62629
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62629. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Chatham | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
62536 Glenarm (4.1 mi)
62711 Springfield (5.9 mi)
62615 Auburn (6 mi)
62530 Divernon (7.5 mi)
62661 Loami (7.7 mi)
62704 Springfield (7.7 mi)
62703 Springfield (8 mi)
62670 New Berlin (9.2 mi)
62712 Springfield (9.4 mi)
62765 Springfield (9.9 mi)
62690 Virden (10.2 mi)
62701 Springfield (10.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,245 |
| Population density | 437 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 167 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 34.90 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.55 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.6654 |
| Longitude | -89.7279 |
| 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 | 18.0% | 41.0% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 30.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 38.6% | 22.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.3% | 5.5% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
15,245
Population
437
People per sq mi
35.6
Median age
$104,600
Median household income
$47,188
Per capita income
$221,200
Median home value
$1,134
Median monthly rent
80.6%
Home ownership
3.7%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
5,017
Housing units
47.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
504
Under 5
590
622
5–9
729
623
10–14
731
447
15–19
525
533
20–24
625
719
25–34
842
1,194
35–44
1,400
807
45–54
947
434
55–59
508
348
60–64
407
475
65–74
557
236
75–84
276
76
85+
90
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,553 | 29.9% |
| 18 and over | 10,692 | 70.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,710 | 11.2% |
| Median age | 35.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.7%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian
2.3%
Black or African American
2.2%
Hispanic or Latino
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,957 | 90.7% |
| Two or more races | 563 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 354 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 332 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 146 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.0% | 41.0% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 30.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 38.6% | 22.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.3% | 5.5% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
0.3%
$15k–$25k
3.1%
$25k–$35k
3.2%
$35k–$50k
6.5%
$50k–$75k
14.8%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
26.0%
$150k–$200k
17.4%
$200k+
9.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 17.4% |
| $200k+ | 9.1% |
| Median income | $104,600 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.5%
$50k–$100k
3.1%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
21.0%
$200k–$300k
35.3%
$300k–$500k
18.0%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,134 |
| Owner occupied | 80.6% |
| Renter occupied | 19.4% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
| Single-family detached | 78.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.5% |
| 3 or more | 21.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.7% |
| Electricity | 20.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,246 | 56.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 444 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 891 | 15.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,173 | 20.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,153 | 37.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,158 | 20.1% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.2% | 28.3% |
| Married | 60.6% | 54.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
16.1%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
27.9%
Graduate / professional
19.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 342 | 8.1% |
| Kindergarten | 223 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,030 | 48.3% |
| High school | 1,018 | 24.2% |
| College / grad school | 594 | 14.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.6%
Public administration
15.3%
Retail trade
10.0%
Professional & management
9.0%
Construction
7.8%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Other services
4.3%
Manufacturing
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 57.4% |
| Service | 11.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.7% |
| Production & transportation | 7.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.3% |
| Government | 28.5% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.8% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
Poverty
All people
3.7%
Under 18 years
1.8%
18 and over
4.5%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
6.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.3% |
| Retirement income | 23.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| High blood pressure | 27.4% |
| High cholesterol | 29.9% |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 17.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.7% |
| Depression | 16.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.8% |
| Poor mental health | 11.6% |
| Poor physical health | 7.0% |
| No health insurance | 7.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 73.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 7.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 678 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 and over | 31.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.7% |
| Public insurance | 19.0% |
| No insurance | 3.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,151 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 284 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 35 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 158 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 91 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,888 | 97.7% |
| Born in same state | 14,841 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 11,557 | 75.8% |
| Foreign born | 47 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 357 | 2.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 257 | 72.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,029 | 13.3% |
| Italian | 2,002 | 13.1% |
| Arab | 784 | 5.1% |
| Polish | 202 | 1.3% |
| English | 189 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 122 | 0.8% |
| German | 41 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 35 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.7% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62629
What city is ZIP code 62629 in?
ZIP code 62629 is primarily assigned to Chatham, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62629 in?
ZIP code 62629 falls within Sangamon County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 62629 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 62629 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62629?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 62629?
The median household income in ZIP code 62629 is $104,600, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 62629?
ZIP code 62629 has an estimated population of 15,245 residents, with a density of 437 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 62629 in?
ZIP code 62629 observes the CST timezone.