62670 ZIP Code — New Berlin, IL

Sangamon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62670 is located in New Berlin, Illinois, within Sangamon County. It covers approximately 91.78 square miles and serves a population of 2,514 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62670

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 $170,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,521. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 36% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 62670 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,514

population

91.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62670 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62670

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62670. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Berlin	Acceptable
New Berlin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62661 Loami (5.5 mi) 62677 Pleasant Plains (6.4 mi) 62711 Springfield (7.6 mi) 62629 Chatham (9.2 mi) 62704 Springfield (9.8 mi) 62601 Alexander (10 mi) 62692 Waverly (11 mi) 62765 Springfield (11.7 mi) 62701 Springfield (12.1 mi) 62716 Springfield (12.5 mi) 62715 Springfield (12.5 mi) 62796 Springfield (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,514
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	91.78 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.7447
Longitude	-89.8662
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	30.3%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.7%	5.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,514

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$80,521

Median household income

$37,740

Per capita income

$170,400

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

956

Housing units

37.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

112

15–19

20–24

25–34

108

150

35–44

182

151

45–54

183

103

55–59

124

60–64

101

137

65–74

166

75–84

107

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	521	20.7%
18 and over	1,993	79.3%
65 and over	527	21.0%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Black or African American 2.3%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,432	96.3%
Black or African American	58	2.3%
Two or more races	24	1%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.3%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.7%	5.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	12.1%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$80,521

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 11.6%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,400
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	27.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	24.9%
2 vehicles	45.3%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.2%
Electricity	20.2%
Propane / LP gas	22.4%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	578	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	37	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	125	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	267	26.5%
Households with children under 18	305	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	377	37.4%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	28.4%
Married	63.4%	52.7%
Separated	0.9%	1.7%
Widowed	2.4%	7.7%
Divorced	7.4%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 24.5%

Graduate / professional 13.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	37.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	5.1%
Kindergarten	12	2.3%
Elementary school	280	53.1%
High school	122	23.1%
College / grad school	86	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Public administration 16.7%

Retail trade 13.2%

Professional & management 10.5%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Construction 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Other services 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.0%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.3%
Government	29.4%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.8%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	14.4%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 5.6%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 10.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	122	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.8%
Public insurance	28.7%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,424	96.4%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,512	99.9%
Born in same state	2,488	99.0%
Born in different state	2,166	86.2%
Foreign born	24	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	415	16.5%
Italian	316	12.6%
Arab	162	6.4%
English	27	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	15	0.6%
Irish	14	0.6%
Norwegian	11	0.4%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62670

What city is ZIP code 62670 in?

ZIP code 62670 is primarily assigned to New Berlin, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62670 in?

ZIP code 62670 falls within Sangamon County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62670 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 62670 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62670?

The median home value in ZIP code 62670 is $170,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 62670?

ZIP code 62670 has an estimated population of 2,514 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62670?

The median household income in ZIP code 62670 is $80,521, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62670 in?

ZIP code 62670 observes the CST timezone.