62661 ZIP Code — Loami, IL

Sangamon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62661 is located in Loami, Illinois, within Sangamon County. It covers approximately 37.97 square miles and serves a population of 1,477 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62661

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,618. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62661 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,477
population
37.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62661 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62661

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City Status
Loami Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62670 New Berlin (5.5 mi) 62692 Waverly (6 mi) 62629 Chatham (7.7 mi) 62615 Auburn (8.5 mi) 62711 Springfield (9.9 mi) 62601 Alexander (11.2 mi) 62536 Glenarm (11.6 mi) 62638 Franklin (11.8 mi) 62677 Pleasant Plains (11.9 mi) 62690 Virden (12 mi) 62704 Springfield (12.3 mi) 62530 Divernon (13 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,477
Population density 39 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 167
Geography
Land area 37.97 sq mi
Water area 0.09 sq mi
Latitude 39.6650
Longitude -89.8722
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 38.0% 41.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 41.8% 30.8% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 13.8% 22.7% 24.4%
Over $200k 6.4% 5.5% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,477
Population
39
People per sq mi
31.1
Median age
$66,618
Median household income
$30,063
Per capita income
$138,200
Median home value
$893
Median monthly rent
84.1%
Home ownership
28.2%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
467
Housing units
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
73
Under 5
55
96
5–9
72
43
10–14
32
59
15–19
44
106
20–24
79
105
25–34
79
119
35–44
89
78
45–54
58
34
55–59
25
42
60–64
31
56
65–74
42
30
75–84
23
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1840627.5%
18 and over1,07172.5%
65 and over15810.7%
Median age31.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%
Two or more races 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Black or African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,42194.6%
Two or more races503.3%
Hispanic or Latino251.7%
Black or African American40.3%
Asian20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.0% 41.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 41.8% 30.8% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 13.8% 22.7% 24.4%
Over $200k 6.4% 5.5% 8.8%
Under $10k 0.8%
$10k–$15k 5.4%
$15k–$25k 11.9%
$25k–$35k 8.1%
$35k–$50k 12.1%
$50k–$75k 15.9%
$75k–$100k 17.5%
$100k–$150k 16.3%
$150k–$200k 4.8%
$200k+ 7.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.8%
$10k–$15k5.4%
$15k–$25k11.9%
$25k–$35k8.1%
$35k–$50k12.1%
$50k–$75k15.9%
$75k–$100k17.5%
$100k–$150k16.3%
$150k–$200k4.8%
$200k+7.3%
Median income$66,618

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.0%
$50k–$100k 14.2%
$100k–$150k 20.8%
$150k–$200k 14.2%
$200k–$300k 19.1%
$300k–$500k 7.1%
$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$138,200
Median rent / month$893
Owner occupied84.1%
Renter occupied15.9%
Vacant7.9%
Single-family detached66.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes26.7%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.85

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.0%
2000–20099.0%
1990–199926.9%
1980–19895.5%
1970–197922.9%
1960–19698.4%
1950–19591.6%
1940–19493.5%
1939 or earlier16.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.0%
2 bedrooms35.1%
3 bedrooms46.4%
4 bedrooms14.6%
5+ bedrooms1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.2%
1 vehicle22.0%
2 vehicles49.0%
3 or more22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas59.7%
Electricity14.1%
Propane / LP gas19.6%
Wood1.0%
No fuel used0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family29558.5%
Cohabiting couple346.7%
Male householder, no spouse7514.9%
Female householder, no spouse10019.8%
Households with children under 1819338.3%
Households with seniors (65+)12725.2%
Average household size2.93

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married43.6%19.5%
Married51.0%63.4%
Separated0.7%0.4%
Widowed1.5%11.0%
Divorced3.3%5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%
Some HS, no diploma 18.7%
HS graduate 18.3%
Some college, no degree 22.1%
Associate's degree 8.6%
Bachelor's degree 18.8%
Graduate / professional 12.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher80.2%
Bachelor's or higher31.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool195.4%
Kindergarten144.0%
Elementary school22163.1%
High school3911.1%
College / grad school5716.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.6%
Retail trade 15.8%
Public administration 13.9%
Construction 8.3%
Professional & management 7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%
Finance & real estate 4.6%
Manufacturing 3.3%
Other services 3.3%
Transportation & utilities 2.0%
Agriculture & mining 1.5%
Wholesale trade 0.8%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.6%
Service24.0%
Sales & office16.5%
Natural resources & construction10.3%
Production & transportation7.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector57.6%
Government35.1%
Self-employed7.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.5%
Carpool5.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk8.4%
Work from home4.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.7

Poverty

All people 28.2%
Under 18 years 28.5%
18 and over 28.1%
Married-couple families 18.0%
Female-led households 41.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security28.8%
Retirement income21.6%
Supplemental Security2.6%
Cash public assistance1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP19.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.8%
High blood pressure32.8%
High cholesterol32.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Heart disease6.0%
Stroke2.7%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis25.5%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease6.5%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.6%
Binge drinking15.9%
No physical activity21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.3%
Depression17.1%
Fair or poor health12.4%
Poor mental health12.6%
Poor physical health9.2%
No health insurance9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.0%
Visited dentist67.2%
Cholesterol screening90.5%
Teeth loss11.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans837.7%
Disability%
Any disability11.0%
Under 182.5%
18–64 years7.6%
65 and over53.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance59.1%
Public insurance40.4%
No insurance9.1%
Uninsured under 190.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,34991.3%
Spanish70.5%
Other Indo-European10.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander60.4%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,46599.2%
Born in same state1,45798.6%
Born in different state1,26985.9%
Foreign born80.5%
Naturalized citizen120.8%
Not a US citizen12100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French20013.5%
Italian18712.7%
Arab674.5%
AncestryCount%
English251.7%
Polish30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.1%
Internet access92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62661

What city is ZIP code 62661 in?

ZIP code 62661 is primarily assigned to Loami, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62661 in?

ZIP code 62661 falls within Sangamon County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62661?

28% of residents in ZIP code 62661 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 62661 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 62661 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62661?

The median home value in ZIP code 62661 is $138,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 62661?

ZIP code 62661 has an estimated population of 1,477 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62661 in?

ZIP code 62661 observes the CST timezone.

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