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Loami, IL
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62661.
Population
782
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
773
ZIP codes
1
Loami and its ZIP codes
Loami at a glance
- Loami is about 3.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,813 a year, 31% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,900 (50% below Illinois) and median rent is $907 a month.
Local data for Loami, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Loami, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,813
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$131,900
Median rent
$907/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (152), Irish Americans (110), Filipino Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sangamon County. PPP loans are for Loami.
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
PPP loans
$1M
46 loans, 120 jobs reported
How people get to work
Loami, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled0.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Loami, 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
87° / 21°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Loami, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
ZIP codes in Loami
1 in or overlapping Loami. Population shown
Cities near Loami
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New BerlinVillage | 5.2 mi | 1.1 |
| CurranVillage | 5.8 mi | 2 |
| BerlinVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.9 |
| WaverlyCity | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| AuburnCity | 8.3 mi | 4.1 |
| ChathamVillage | 9 mi | 7.4 |
| SpringfieldCity | 9.8 mi | 61.3 |
| ThayerVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| AlexanderCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| FranklinVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| JeromeVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Leland GroveCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Southern ViewVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| DivernonVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| VirdenCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Pleasant PlainsVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Loami, IL in?
- Loami is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Loami, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Loami include 62661.
- What is the population of Loami, IL?
- About 782 people live in Loami, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Loami?
- Nearby places include New Berlin (5.2 mi), Curran (5.8 mi), Berlin (6.4 mi), Waverly (7.9 mi), Auburn (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023