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Chatham, IL
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62629.
Population
14,639
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,977
ZIP codes
1
Chatham and its ZIP codes
Chatham at a glance
- Chatham is about 8.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 169th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $106,773 a year, 28% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,200 (8% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,256 a month.
Local data for Chatham, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chatham, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$106,773
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$243,200
Median rent
$1,256/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
53.2%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,530), Irish Americans (1,575), Italian Americans (663).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sangamon County. PPP loans are for Chatham.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,668
130,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,581
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.3B
FY 2026, $16,718 per person
How people get to work
Chatham, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home15.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chatham, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
947
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
167
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chatham, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
ZIP codes in Chatham
1 in or overlapping Chatham. Population shown
Cities near Chatham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Southern ViewVillage | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| DivernonVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| SpringfieldCity | 6.7 mi | 61.3 |
| JeromeVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| PawneeVillage | 7.3 mi | 1.3 |
| CurranVillage | 7.3 mi | 2 |
| AuburnCity | 7.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Leland GroveCity | 7.6 mi | 0.6 |
| LoamiVillage | 9 mi | 1 |
| RochesterVillage | 9.5 mi | 2.7 |
| ThayerVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| GrandviewVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| VirdenCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| New BerlinVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| BerlinVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| ToveyVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chatham, IL in?
- Chatham is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Chatham, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chatham include 62629.
- What is the population of Chatham, IL?
- About 14,639 people live in Chatham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chatham?
- Nearby places include Southern View (6 mi), Divernon (6.1 mi), Springfield (6.7 mi), Jerome (6.8 mi), Pawnee (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023