ZIP code 62689
Where is ZIP code 62689?
Thayer, Illinois
Sangamon County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 62689 belongs to Thayer, Illinois in Sangamon County. 62689 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Thayer post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 217 and 447. About 542 people live in the 62689 area, where the median household income is $61,500. The closest ZIP codes are 62690 (Virden, 2.4 mi south), 62615 (Auburn, 3.7 mi north) and 62662 (Lowder, 4.5 mi west).
| ZIP code | 62689 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Thayer |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Sangamon County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 217, 447 |
| Coordinates | 39.5394, -89.7621 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 626 |
Population and income in 62689
| Population | 542 · lower than 79% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 473 · higher than 71% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.2 years · higher than 58% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $61,500 · lower than 75% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,082 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $92,300 · lower than 86% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $923 a month |
| Housing units | 245 |
| Households | 218 (2.49 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 92% / 7.8% |
| Land area | 1.15 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62689. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62689
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62690 | Virden, IL | 2.4 mi S | Standard |
| 62615 | Auburn, IL | 3.7 mi N | Standard |
| 62662 | Lowder, IL | 4.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 62530 | Divernon, IL | 5.7 mi E | Standard |
| 62536 | Glenarm, IL | 8.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 62629 | Chatham, IL | 9.7 mi N | Standard |
| 62672 | Nilwood, IL | 10 mi S | PO Box only |
| 62692 | Waverly, IL | 10.3 mi W | Standard |
| 62533 | Farmersville, IL | 10.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 62661 | Loami, IL | 10.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 62558 | Pawnee, IL | 11.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 62640 | Girard, IL | 11.7 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62689 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62689
PO BOX 123
THAYER IL 62689
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62689-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62689?
- 62689 is a Thayer, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62689 in?
- ZIP code 62689 is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62689 in?
- 62689 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62689?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62689 use area codes 217 and 447.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62689?
- About 542 people live in ZIP code 62689, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62689?
- The median household income in 62689 is $61,500 a year, lower than 75% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- Can I use 62689 for a street address?
- No. 62689 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Thayer use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62689?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62689 are 62690 (Virden, 2.4 miles), 62615 (Auburn, 3.7 miles), 62662 (Lowder, 4.5 miles) and 62530 (Divernon, 5.7 miles).