Thayer
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois

Thayer is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, with 632 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 646 ft (197 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Virden, 2.5 miles S.
- 632residents (2020 Census)
- 646 ftelevation · 197 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 1,035 / sq mipopulation density
- 62689ZIP code
About Thayer
Thayer is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Thayer had a population of 632. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Thayer
- Median household income
- $62,083
- Median home value
- $97,100
- Median rent
- $968/mo
- Median age
- 46.4
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Thayer had 632 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 632 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,035 per sq mi (400 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thayer at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Sangamon County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 632 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.61 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5404° N, 89.7580° W |
| ZIP code | 62689 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1774860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thayer
- Virden2.5 mi S
- Auburn2.6 mi N
- Divernon5.9 mi E
- Girard6.6 mi S
- Farmersville8.9 mi SE
- Chatham9.9 mi N
- Pawnee9.9 mi E
- Nilwood10.1 mi S
- Loami10.4 mi NW
- Waverly11.0 mi W
- Waggoner12.6 mi SE
- Modesto12.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Thayer
What county is Thayer in?
Thayer is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
What is the population of Thayer, IL?
632 people lived in Thayer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thayer, IL?
The ZIP code of Thayer is 62689.
What is the elevation of Thayer?
646 feet (197 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thayer?
Virden (2.5 mi), Auburn (2.6 mi), Divernon (5.9 mi), Girard (6.6 mi), Farmersville (8.9 mi).
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