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Thayer, IL
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62689.
Population
531
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
870
ZIP codes
1
Thayer and its ZIP codes
Thayer at a glance
- Thayer is about 3.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,083 a year, 26% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,100 (63% below Illinois) and median rent is $968 a month.
Local data for Thayer, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Thayer, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,083
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$97,100
Median rent
$968/mo
Homeownership
86.9%
Bachelor's or higher
10.3%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (96), Irish Americans (27), Italian Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sangamon County. PPP loans are for Thayer.
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
Thayer, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thayer, 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 Thayer, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Thayer
1 in or overlapping Thayer. Population shown
Cities near Thayer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VirdenCity | 2.4 mi | 1.9 |
| AuburnCity | 2.7 mi | 4.1 |
| DivernonVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| GirardCity | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| FarmersvilleVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| ChathamVillage | 9.8 mi | 7.4 |
| NilwoodTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| PawneeVillage | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| LoamiVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| WaverlyCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| WaggonerVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| ModestoVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Standard CityVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CurranVillage | 14 mi | 2 |
| PalmyraVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| New BerlinVillage | 15 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thayer, IL in?
- Thayer is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Thayer, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Thayer include 62689.
- What is the population of Thayer, IL?
- About 531 people live in Thayer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thayer?
- Nearby places include Virden (2.4 mi), Auburn (2.7 mi), Divernon (6.1 mi), Girard (6.8 mi), Farmersville (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023