62629 ZIP Code
Chatham, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62629 |
| City/Town: | Chatham |
| County: | Sangamon |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,245 |
| Median Household Income: | $104,600 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,420 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,136 |
| Median Home Value: | $221,200 |
| Land Area: | 34.9 sq miles
90.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.5 sq miles
4.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.6775, -89.7169 |
Population Information (62629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,245 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,018 | 46.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,227 | 54.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,094 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,351 | 8.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,354 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 972 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,158 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,561 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,594 | 17.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,754 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 942 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 755 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,032 | 6.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 512 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 166 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $221,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,134 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,136 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,754 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 382 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,635 | 80.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,119 | 19.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,316 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 57 | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 265 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,502 | 16.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,963 | 21.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,068 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,603 | 27.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,858 | 19.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62629 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $104,600 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $122,510 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $130,625 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,420 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,878 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,519 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 236 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,132 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,138 | 68.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,142 | 28.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 219 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,957 | 91.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 332 | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 354 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 19 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 563 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 146 | 1.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 182 | 1.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 73 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 78 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62629 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 244 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 17 | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 178 | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 183 | 3.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 373 | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 851 | 14.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 888 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,496 | 26.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,003 | 17.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 521 | 9.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62629 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,056 | 80.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 614 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 21 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 44 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 80 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 770 | 10.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62629 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 85 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 588 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 297 | 3.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 107 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 751 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 204 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 77 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 524 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 673 | 9.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,378 | 31.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 360 | 4.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 321 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,154 | 15.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (62629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,530 | 95.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,962 | 85.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,869 | 18.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 587 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62629 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,669 | 81.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 998 | 17.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,360 | 23.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 71 | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 15 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 258 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62629 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,835 | 78.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 323 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 132 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 130 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 379 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 205 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 44 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 88 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62629 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 25 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 995 | 16.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,160 | 18.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,365 | 22.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 588 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,195 | 19.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 468 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 129 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 19 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 192 | 3.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62629 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 14 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 298 | 4.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,112 | 18.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,881 | 47.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,468 | 23.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 363 | 5.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62629 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,353 | 75.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 227 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,163 | 20.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62629 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 30 | 0.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,583 | 27.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,908 | 50.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,233 | 21.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62629 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 164 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 142 | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 731 | 15.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 975 | 21.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,634 | 35.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 833 | 18.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 97 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 59 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62629 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,726 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $732 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,134 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (62629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,754 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,246 | 56.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,721 | 29.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 891 | 15.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,173 | 20.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,153 | 37.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,158 | 20.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.65 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62629 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,500 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,386 | 25.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,334 | 60.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 104 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 597 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,681 | 30.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62629 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,207 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 342 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 223 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,030 | 48.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,018 | 24.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 594 | 14.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,569 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 678 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,117 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,205 | 8.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 138 | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 530 | 44.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 537 | 44.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62629 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,913 | 91.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,176 | 7.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 725 | 61.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 362 | 30.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 136 | 11.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 89 | 7.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,888 | 97.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 47 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 357 | 759.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 357 | 759.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 357 | 759.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 50 | 106.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 54 | 114.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62629 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,151 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,545 | 95.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 606 | 4.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 62 | 0.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 407 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 137 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62629 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,754 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,589 | 97.1% | 89.4% |
Chatham, IL62629