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Springfield, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62702

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

37,281
934/sq mi
$51,136
Median income
$103,500
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Springfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
934
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62702 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62702 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, with 37,281 residents across 39.9 square miles, a density of 934 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62702 reports a modest median household income of $51,136 (36% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,900. The poverty rate stands at 23.1% and the unemployment rate at 8.4%. The typical home here is valued at $103,500 (46% below the state average); renters pay a median of $884 monthly, and 64.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sangamon County, letting you compare 62702 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 62702

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62702.

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 62702, 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

37,281

Population

39.9

Area (sq mi)

934

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62702?

40.0

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 73.2%
African American 16.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$51,136

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$30,900

Per Capita Income

23.1%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

16.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62702 ranks nationally

Springfield, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,136 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

What does housing look like?

17,011

Total Housing Units

14,669

Occupied Units

2,342

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.3%
Renter 35.7%

$103,500

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$884

Median Rent

1964

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

+12.1%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62702 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 127
2021 +5.7% 134
2022 +12.0% 151
2023 +7.0% 161
2024 +12.1% 181

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 653 business establishments in ZIP 62702, employing approximately 11,909 people with a combined annual payroll of $557,237,000.

653

Businesses

11,909

Employees

$557.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 133 20.4%
Accommodation and food services 106 16.2%
Other services (except public administration) 96 14.7%
Construction 69 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 66 10.1%
Finance and insurance 29 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 3.5%
Wholesale trade 22 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 3.1%
Manufacturing 17 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 2.3%
Information 10 1.5%
Educational services 10 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 6 0.9%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 62702 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 62702 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 62702 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 62702 ranks #9 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
62701 Springfield, IL 1,152 1.6 mi
62707 Springfield, IL 7,648 2.2 mi
62703 Springfield, IL 30,333 4.3 mi
62704 Springfield, IL 39,831 4.2 mi
62712 Springfield, IL 10,302 5.9 mi
62684 Sherman, IL 5,111 6.6 mi
62625 Cantrall, IL 855 6.6 mi
62711 Springfield, IL 15,347 6.2 mi
62561 Riverton, IL 5,315 7.6 mi
62629 Chatham, IL 12,949 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sangamon County

62704 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 39,831
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
62707 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 7,648

Related Areas

Sangamon County Springfield, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62702 in? ▼
ZIP code 62702 (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 62702? ▼
ZIP code 62702 in Springfield, IL has a population of 37,281 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62702? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62702 is $51,136, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62702? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62702 is $103,500, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62702? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62702 is White at 73.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62702? ▼
ZIP code 62702 has 653 business establishments employing approximately 11,909 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62702? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62702 are: Retail trade (133), Accommodation and food services (106), Other services (except public administration) (96). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62702? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62702 increased by 12.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 62702? ▼
In ZIP code 62702, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 62702? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62702 is 16.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62702? ▼
In ZIP code 62702, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62702? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62702 is 23.1% 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.