PlainZIP

Springfield, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62701

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

1,152
1,169/sq mi
$32,195
Median income
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Springfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1,169
people per sq mi
3%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62701 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, home to just 1,152 residents across 1.0 square miles, a density of 1,169 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62701 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,195 (60% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,856. Poverty here runs at 35.3%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging $675 a month; 2.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62701, plus 6 more within Sangamon County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 62701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62701.

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 62701, Springfield, 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

1,152

Population

1.0

Area (sq mi)

1,169

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62701?

38.6

Median Age

66.3%

Male

33.7%

Female

11.3%

Foreign-Born

White 54.4%
African American 21.0%
Asian 11.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$32,195

Median Household Income

-60% vs state

$37,856

Per Capita Income

35.3%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62701 ranks nationally

Springfield, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$32,195 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%

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

What does housing look like?

854

Total Housing Units

614

Occupied Units

240

Vacant Units

1.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 2.8%
Renter 97.2%

$675

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 283 business establishments in ZIP 62701, employing approximately 3,610 people with a combined annual payroll of $300,170,000.

283

Businesses

3,610

Employees

$300.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 65 23.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 43 15.2%
Accommodation and food services 32 11.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 7.1%
Finance and insurance 19 6.7%
Retail trade 16 5.7%
Health care and social assistance 16 5.7%
Wholesale trade 9 3.2%
Information 9 3.2%
Manufacturing 7 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.1%
Utilities 5 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.8%
Educational services 4 1.4%

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 62701 vs 62702 →

ZIP 62701 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 62701 ranks #0 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 62701 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 62701 ranks #null of 9 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
62702 Springfield, IL 37,281 1.6 mi
62703 Springfield, IL 30,333 2.9 mi
62707 Springfield, IL 7,648 3.7 mi
62704 Springfield, IL 39,831 2.7 mi
62711 Springfield, IL 15,347 4.9 mi
62712 Springfield, IL 10,302 4.9 mi
62625 Cantrall, IL 855 8.0 mi
62684 Sherman, IL 5,111 8.2 mi
62629 Chatham, IL 12,949 9.1 mi
62561 Riverton, IL 5,315 8.7 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 Springfield, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62701 in? ▼
ZIP code 62701 (Springfield) 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 62701? ▼
ZIP code 62701 in Springfield, IL has a population of 1,152 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62701? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62701 is $32,195, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62701? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62701 is White at 54.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62701? ▼
ZIP code 62701 has 283 business establishments employing approximately 3,610 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62701? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62701 are: Other services (except public administration) (65), Professional, scientific, and technical services (43), Accommodation and food services (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62701? ▼
In ZIP code 62701, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62701? ▼
In ZIP code 62701, approximately 2.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 97.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62701? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62701 is 35.3% 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.