62515 ZIP Code – Buffalo, Illinois
62515 is a small ZIP code in Buffalo, Illinois, part of Sangamon County with a population of approximately 1,059 residents. The median household income of $92,847 is above the Illinois average and above the national average. The median home value of $149,500 is well below the national average, with 79.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $821 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 86% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.2%, well below the national average. An estimated 14.1% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. About 38.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. At 55.3, the median age is above the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 62519, 62520, 62539.
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ZIP 62515 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62515 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,059 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $92k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $149k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $821 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 55.3 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 38.0% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62519 – Cornland
- 62520 – Dawson
- 62539 – Illiopolis
- 62545 – Mechanicsburg
- 62541 – Lake Fork
- 62561 – Riverton
- 62547 – Mount Auburn
- 62548 – Mount Pulaski
- 62693 – Williamsville
- 62551 – Niantic
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62519 | CORNLAND | 46 | Not provided |
| 62520 | DAWSON | 1,513 | $89,044 |
| 62539 | ILLIOPOLIS | 1,151 | $83,542 |
| 62545 | MECHANICSBURG | 1,296 | $74,318 |
| 62541 | LAKE FORK | 46 | Not provided |