Sherman
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois

Sherman is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, with 4,673 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 597 ft (182 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spaulding, 3.5 miles E.
- 4,673residents (2020 Census)
- 597 ftelevation · 182 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.1 km²
- 1,487 / sq mipopulation density
- 62684ZIP code
About Sherman
Sherman is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,673 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Springfield metropolitan statistical area. In 2023 the village was hit by a high end EF-2 tornado in the March 31st outbreak.
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Living in Sherman
- Median household income
- $148,906
- Median home value
- $297,800
- Median rent
- $2,041/mo
- Median age
- 45.6
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Sherman had 4,673 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,673 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,487 per sq mi (574 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sherman at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Sangamon County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 4,673 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.14 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8851° N, 89.6069° W |
| ZIP code | 62684 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1769342 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sherman
- Spaulding3.5 mi E
- Riverton4.6 mi SE
- Grandview4.7 mi S
- Cantrall5.1 mi NW
- Williamsville6.0 mi NE
- Springfield6.8 mi S
- Dawson8.0 mi E
- Athens8.1 mi NW
- Leland Grove8.4 mi SW
- Jerome9.0 mi SW
- Southern View9.3 mi S
- Rochester10.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sherman
What county is Sherman in?
Sherman is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
What is the population of Sherman, IL?
4,673 people lived in Sherman at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sherman, IL?
The ZIP code of Sherman is 62684.
What is the elevation of Sherman?
597 feet (182 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sherman?
Spaulding (3.5 mi), Riverton (4.6 mi), Grandview (4.7 mi), Cantrall (5.1 mi), Williamsville (6.0 mi).
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