ZIP Code 62615
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Auburn · Sangamon County · Illinois
- Population
- 5,748
- Median income
- $84,632
- Median home value
- $165,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.8%
- Land area
- 131.5 sq mi
44/sq mi
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.9
Chicago
ZIP code 62615 in Auburn, Illinois has a population of 5,748. The median household income is $84,632, which is 11% above the national average. Median home value is $165,400, 41% below the US average. 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 62615 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 131.5 square miles in Auburn, Sangamon County, Illinois. The area is home to 5,748 residents, producing a population density of 44 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62615 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62615 sits at $84,632 (6% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,708. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 62615 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sangamon County, so you can benchmark 62615 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 62615
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62615.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 62615?
40.9
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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