62536 ZIP Code — Glenarm, IL

Sangamon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62536 is located in Glenarm, Illinois, within Sangamon County. It covers approximately 7.68 square miles and serves a population of 741 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62536

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $261,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $132,216. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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 near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62536 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

741

population

7.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62536 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62536

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62536. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glenarm	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62629 Chatham (4.1 mi) 62530 Divernon (5 mi) 62615 Auburn (6.7 mi) 62712 Springfield (7.4 mi) 62558 Pawnee (7.5 mi) 62703 Springfield (8 mi) 62711 Springfield (8.4 mi) 62704 Springfield (9.2 mi) 62563 Rochester (9.7 mi) 62690 Virden (9.7 mi) 62765 Springfield (10.9 mi) 62701 Springfield (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	741
Population density	96 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	7.68 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	39.6410
Longitude	-89.6569
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	5.1%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.3%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	37.8%	5.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

741

Population

People per sq mi

55.0

Median age

$132,216

Median household income

$58,500

Per capita income

$261,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.6%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

277

Housing units

34.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	145	19.6%
18 and over	596	80.4%
65 and over	158	21.3%
Median age	55.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	726	98%
Asian	9	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	5.1%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.3%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	37.8%	5.5%	8.8%

$50k–$75k 25.8%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 24.7%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	25.8%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	25.4%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	24.7%
Median income	$132,216

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 36.5%

$300k–$500k 21.3%

$500k–$1M 19.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$261,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.6%
Renter occupied	7.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	37.5%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	4.0%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	46.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.4%
2 vehicles	66.2%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.6%
Electricity	29.4%
Wood	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	227	75.9%
Cohabiting couple	22	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	31	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	19	6.4%
Households with children under 18	96	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	34.8%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.9%	8.4%
Married	72.5%	84.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.9%
Divorced	5.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 25.3%

Some college, no degree 31.7%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 19.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	34.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	21.2%
Kindergarten	24	23.1%
Elementary school	37	35.6%
High school	21	20.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Construction 24.3%

Retail trade 9.4%

Public administration 8.0%

Professional & management 7.2%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.4%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	7.2%
Natural resources & construction	24.3%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.1%
Government	26.2%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	30.3%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.1%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	9.9%
Poor mental health	11.6%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	7.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	72.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	8.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.8%
Public insurance	33.6%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	678	91.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	741	100.0%
Born in same state	741	100.0%
Born in different state	662	89.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	90	12.1%
Italian	89	12%
Irish	69	9.3%
French	67	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	35	4.7%
German	15	2%
Norwegian	13	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62536

What city is ZIP code 62536 in?

ZIP code 62536 is primarily assigned to Glenarm, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62536 in?

ZIP code 62536 falls within Sangamon County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62536 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 62536 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62536 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 62536 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62536?

The median household income in ZIP code 62536 is $132,216, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62536?

ZIP code 62536 has an estimated population of 741 residents, with a density of 97 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62536 in?

ZIP code 62536 observes the CST timezone.