62684 ZIP Code — Sherman, IL

Sangamon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62684 is located in Sherman, Illinois, within Sangamon County. It covers approximately 25.91 square miles and serves a population of 5,669 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62684

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $276,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $136,827. 32% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 62684 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,669

population

25.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62684 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62684

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62684. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sherman	Acceptable
Sherman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62707 Springfield (4 mi) 62693 Williamsville (4.7 mi) 62625 Cantrall (5.7 mi) 62561 Riverton (5.8 mi) 62613 Athens (5.8 mi) 62702 Springfield (6.3 mi) 62715 Springfield (8.2 mi) 62722 Springfield (8.2 mi) 62796 Springfield (8.2 mi) 62716 Springfield (8.2 mi) 62719 Springfield (8.2 mi) 62723 Springfield (8.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,669
Population density	219 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	25.91 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	39.9143
Longitude	-89.5928
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	12.7%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	44.6%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	14.4%	5.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,669

Population

219

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$136,827

Median household income

$52,528

Per capita income

$276,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.3%

Home ownership

0.3%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

1,845

Housing units

48.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

100

Under 5

116

161

5–9

184

207

10–14

239

272

15–19

312

115

20–24

132

206

25–34

237

388

35–44

446

461

45–54

529

124

55–59

142

111

60–64

128

278

65–74

319

122

75–84

140

85+

107

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,390	24.5%
18 and over	4,279	75.5%
65 and over	1,059	18.7%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Black or African American 4.6%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,287	93%
Black or African American	263	4.6%
Two or more races	117	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	12.7%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	44.6%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	14.4%	5.5%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 0.6%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 27.2%

$200k+ 17.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	0.6%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	24.2%
$150k–$200k	27.2%
$200k+	17.0%
Median income	$136,827

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 36.1%

$300k–$500k 35.8%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$276,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.3%
Renter occupied	9.7%
Vacant	1.1%
Single-family detached	83.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.1%
2000–2009	32.7%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.3%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	38.5%
5+ bedrooms	11.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	43.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.3%
Electricity	17.0%
Propane / LP gas	15.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,430	70.9%
Cohabiting couple	49	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	119	5.9%
Female householder, no spouse	420	20.8%
Households with children under 18	803	39.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	629	31.2%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	19.9%
Married	67.7%	58.4%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	10.6%
Divorced	5.1%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 17.8%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 31.5%

Graduate / professional 16.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	48.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	1.5%
Kindergarten	27	1.7%
Elementary school	753	46.3%
High school	493	30.3%
College / grad school	328	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Public administration 15.4%

Professional & management 10.6%

Retail trade 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Other services 6.1%

Construction 5.9%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 1.6%

Manufacturing 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.3%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.2%
Government	29.5%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.8%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 0.3%

Under 18 years 0.4%

18 and over 0.3%

Married-couple families 0.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.5%
Depression	15.8%
Fair or poor health	10.4%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	7.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	72.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	9.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	234	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.7%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	93.1%
Public insurance	21.6%
No insurance	0.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,453	96.2%
Spanish	39	0.7%
Other Indo-European	39	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,651	99.7%
Born in same state	5,651	99.7%
Born in different state	4,931	87.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.3%
Not a US citizen	18	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	904	15.9%
Italian	662	11.7%
Arab	234	4.1%
English	136	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	34	0.6%
Irish	4	0.1%
Norwegian	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62684

What city is ZIP code 62684 in?

ZIP code 62684 is primarily assigned to Sherman, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62684 in?

ZIP code 62684 falls within Sangamon County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62684 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 62684 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62684?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62684?

The median household income in ZIP code 62684 is $136,827, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62684?

ZIP code 62684 has an estimated population of 5,669 residents, with a density of 219 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62684 in?

ZIP code 62684 observes the CST timezone.