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Auburn, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62615

Sangamon County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,748
44/sq mi
$84,632
Median income
$165,400
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Auburn pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62615 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62615 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Auburn, Sangamon County, Illinois, home to 5,748 residents across 131.5 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62615 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,632 (6% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,708. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $165,400 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,072 per month, and 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sangamon County, letting you compare 62615 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 62615

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62615.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62615, Auburn, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,748

Population

131.5

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62615?

40.9

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$84,632

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$39,708

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62615 ranks nationally

Auburn, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$84,632 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,079

Total Housing Units

2,069

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$165,400

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,072

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62615 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 148
2021 +6.8% 158
2022 +9.2% 172
2023 +12.6% 194
2024 +2.7% 199

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 84 business establishments in ZIP 62615, employing approximately 872 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,810,000.

84

Businesses

872

Employees

$42.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 13.1%
Retail trade 11 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 9 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 8 9.5%
Wholesale trade 7 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 7 8.3%
Finance and insurance 6 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.8%
Information 3 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62615 vs 62689 →

ZIP 62615 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62615 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62615 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 62615 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
62689 Thayer, IL 518 3.6 mi
62690 Virden, IL 4,120 5.5 mi
62530 Divernon, IL 1,532 5.4 mi
62629 Chatham, IL 12,949 6.8 mi
62536 Glenarm, IL 912 6.4 mi
62661 Loami, IL 1,213 7.1 mi
62533 Farmersville, IL 973 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sangamon County

62704 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 39,831
62702 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 37,281
62703 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 30,333
62711 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 15,347
62629 standard
Chatham, IL
Pop: 12,949
62712 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 10,302

Related Areas

Sangamon County Auburn, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62615 in? ▼
ZIP code 62615 (Auburn) is located in Sangamon County, Illinois. Sangamon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sangamon-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62615? ▼
ZIP code 62615 in Auburn, IL has a population of 5,748 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62615? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62615 is $84,632, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62615? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62615 is $165,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62615? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62615 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62615? ▼
ZIP code 62615 has 84 business establishments employing approximately 872 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62615? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62615 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62615? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62615 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62615? ▼
In ZIP code 62615, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62615? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62615 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62615? ▼
In ZIP code 62615, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62615? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62615 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.