Sangamon County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 54 ZIP codes · 20 cities
54
ZIP codes
194,734
population (2021)
-1.4%
pop change since 2010
17167
FIPS code
Sangamon County ZIP code map
About Sangamon County
Sangamon County is located in Illinois and contains 54 ZIP codes across 20 cities and communities.
The county's population was 194,734 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.4% from 197,465 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Sangamon County is 17167.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 194,734 |
| 2010 population | 197,465 |
| Change | -1.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17167 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Sangamon County
Auburn
Buffalo
Cantrall
Chatham
Dawson
Divernon
Glenarm
Illiopolis
Loami
Lowder
Mechanicsburg
New Berlin
Pawnee
Pleasant Plains
Riverton
Rochester
Sherman
Springfield
Thayer
Williamsville
ZIP codes for Sangamon County, IL (54)
Demographics & statistics
195,460
Population
41.2
Median age
$76,748
Median household income
$41,465
Per capita income
$175,783
Median home value
$838
Median monthly rent
78.5%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
67,605
Housing units
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5,617
Under 5
5,428
6,055
5–9
5,852
6,230
10–14
6,020
6,281
15–19
6,069
5,843
20–24
5,647
12,213
25–34
11,802
12,548
35–44
12,125
12,229
45–54
11,818
7,332
55–59
7,086
6,581
60–64
6,360
11,031
65–74
10,660
5,223
75–84
5,048
2,218
85+
2,144
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 42,985 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 152,475 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 36,324 | 20.0% |
| Median age | 41.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.4%
Black or African American
12.5%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156,046 | 78.4% |
| Black or African American | 24,902 | 12.5% |
| Two or more races | 8,984 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 4,267 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,692 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 1,056 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 173 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
15.1%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
11.3%
$200k+
10.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.3% |
| $200k+ | 10.4% |
| Median income | $76,748 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.7%
$50k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k–$300k
25.7%
$300k–$500k
14.3%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $175,783 |
| Median rent / month | $838 |
| Owner occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter occupied | 21.5% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
| Single-family detached | 78.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.2% |
| Mobile homes | 6.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% |
| 3 or more | 26.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.8% |
| Electricity | 19.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.0% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 35,651 | 53.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 5,356 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 16,141 | 16.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 26,631 | 23.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 22,306 | 27.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 25,665 | 33.1% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.5% | 24.2% |
| Married | 56.3% | 53.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
30.5%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
12.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3,163 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 2,089 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 19,362 | 44.2% |
| High school | 10,273 | 23.6% |
| College / grad school | 9,649 | 20.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.4%
Public administration
12.4%
Retail trade
10.0%
Professional & management
8.1%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Construction
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Other services
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.5% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.6% |
| Government | 24.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.8% |
| Carpool | 6.0% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
Poverty
All people
10.2%
Under 18 years
10.5%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
16.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.9% |
| Retirement income | 31.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 66.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11,075 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 31.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.2% |
| Public insurance | 34.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 184,415 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 2,485 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 827 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 788 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 755 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 189,564 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 188,314 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 157,824 | 83.7% |
| Foreign born | 1,250 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,896 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,248 | 49.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 23,658 | 12.1% |
| French | 22,323 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 9,483 | 4.9% |
| English | 2,361 | 1.2% |
| Polish | 1,210 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 918 | 0.5% |
| German | 555 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 451 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 413 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.4% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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