62545 ZIP Code — Mechanicsburg, IL

Sangamon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62545 is located in Mechanicsburg, Illinois, within Sangamon County. It covers approximately 26.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,296 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62545

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,318. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62545 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,296

population

26.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62545 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62545

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62545. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mechanicsburg	Acceptable
Mechanicsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62520 Dawson (4.9 mi) 62515 Buffalo (5.3 mi) 62531 Edinburg (7 mi) 62563 Rochester (7.2 mi) 62547 Mount Auburn (7.6 mi) 62539 Illiopolis (8.8 mi) 62561 Riverton (9.1 mi) 62712 Springfield (10.2 mi) 62517 Bulpitt (12.4 mi) 62551 Niantic (12.7 mi) 62703 Springfield (13 mi) 62513 Blue Mound (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,296
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	26.86 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	39.7685
Longitude	-89.3870
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	22.7%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.2%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	10.6%	5.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,296

Population

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$74,318

Median household income

$42,580

Per capita income

$180,800

Median home value

$806

Median monthly rent

93.6%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

576

Housing units

28.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

131

45–54

129

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	190	14.7%
18 and over	1,106	85.3%
65 and over	285	22.0%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Two or more races 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,219	90%
Two or more races	77	5.7%
Hispanic or Latino	58	4.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.7%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.2%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	10.6%	5.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 26.1%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 11.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	26.1%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	11.1%
Median income	$74,318

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 32.4%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 24.8%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,800
Median rent / month	$806
Owner occupied	93.6%
Renter occupied	6.4%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	91.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	24.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.4%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.6%
Electricity	13.1%
Propane / LP gas	38.7%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	285	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	57	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	136	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	96	16.7%
Households with children under 18	132	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	227	39.5%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	20.4%
Married	49.8%	47.8%
Separated	1.7%	3.3%
Widowed	0.0%	14.8%
Divorced	14.6%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 26.5%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	28.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	10.7%
Kindergarten	8	3.6%
Elementary school	64	28.6%
High school	72	32.1%
College / grad school	56	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 17.9%

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Construction 10.6%

Wholesale trade 9.5%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Retail trade 7.2%

Other services 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Professional & management 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	30.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.1%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	11.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 7.9%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.6%
Public insurance	29.3%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,246	96.1%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,296	100.0%
Born in same state	1,283	99.0%
Born in different state	1,106	85.3%
Foreign born	13	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	168	13%
Arab	146	11.3%
Italian	97	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	8	0.6%
English	5	0.4%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62545

What city is ZIP code 62545 in?

ZIP code 62545 is primarily assigned to Mechanicsburg, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62545 in?

ZIP code 62545 falls within Sangamon County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62545 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 62545 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62545 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 62545 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62545?

The median home value in ZIP code 62545 is $180,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 62545?

ZIP code 62545 has an estimated population of 1,296 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62545 in?

ZIP code 62545 observes the CST timezone.