Springfield, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62704
Sangamon County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,831
- 1,274/sq mi High-density area
- $69,976
- Median income Near-median income area
- $172,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 44.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Springfield pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,274
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62704 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62704 (Springfield, IL) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.9 in 2023 to 168.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62704 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, with 39,831 residents across 31.3 square miles, a density of 1,274 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62704 reports a modest median household income of $69,976 (13% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,517. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $172,600 (10% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $980; 62.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sangamon County, so 62704 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 62704
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62704.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
242 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
178 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
175 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
157 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
151 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62704, 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
39,831
Population
31.3
Area (sq mi)
1,274
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62704?
40.2
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
5.1%
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?
$69,976
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$44,517
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
16.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62704 ranks nationally
Springfield, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$69,976 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
20,786housing units
20,786
Total Housing Units
18,840
Occupied Units
1,946
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,600
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$980
Median Rent
1967
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
168
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+68%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62704 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.9% | 126 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 132 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 151 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 162 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 168 |
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 1,329 business establishments in ZIP 62704, employing approximately 19,334 people with a combined annual payroll of $929,218,000.
1,329
Businesses
19,334
Employees
$929.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 242 | 18.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 178 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 175 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 157 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 151 | 11.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 116 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 61 | 4.6% |
| Construction | 56 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 34 | 2.6% |
| Information | 30 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.5% |
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 62704 vs 62711 →
ZIP 62704 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62704
Springfield (62704)
39,831 residents
- 62702
Springfield (62702)
37,281 residents
- 62703
Springfield (62703)
30,333 residents
- 62711 15,347
Springfield (62711)
15,347 residents
- 62629 12,949
Chatham (62629)
12,949 residents
- 62712 10,302
Springfield (62712)
10,302 residents
- 62707 7,648
Springfield (62707)
7,648 residents
- 62684 5,111
Sherman (62684)
5,111 residents
- 62701 1,152
Springfield (62701)
1,152 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62704 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62704 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62625
Cantrall (62625)
$167,674 median income
- 62684
Sherman (62684)
$139,196 median income
- 62711
Springfield (62711)
$124,816 median income
- 62712
Springfield (62712)
$110,179 median income
- 62629
Chatham (62629)
$107,250 median income
- 62536
Glenarm (62536)
$95,809 median income
- 62707
Springfield (62707)
$89,926 median income
- 62704
Springfield (62704)
$69,976 median income
- 62702 $51,136
Springfield (62702)
$51,136 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62704 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62711 | Springfield, IL | 15,347 | 2.4 mi |
| 62701 | Springfield, IL | 1,152 | 2.7 mi |
| 62703 | Springfield, IL | 30,333 | 3.1 mi |
| 62702 | Springfield, IL | 37,281 | 4.2 mi |
| 62707 | Springfield, IL | 7,648 | 5.8 mi |
| 62629 | Chatham, IL | 12,949 | 6.8 mi |
| 62712 | Springfield, IL | 10,302 | 5.8 mi |
| 62625 | Cantrall, IL | 855 | 9.4 mi |
| 62536 | Glenarm, IL | 912 | 10.1 mi |
| 62684 | Sherman, IL | 5,111 | 10.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62704, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (39,831 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62704 in?
ZIP code 62704 (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 62704?
ZIP code 62704 in Springfield, IL has a population of 39,831 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62704?
The median household income in ZIP 62704 is $69,976, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62704?
The median home value in ZIP 62704 is $172,600, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62704?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62704 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62704?
ZIP code 62704 has 1,329 business establishments employing approximately 19,334 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62704?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62704 are: Retail trade (242), Professional, scientific, and technical services (178), Health care and social assistance (175). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62704?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62704 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. 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 62704?
In ZIP code 62704, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.0% 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 62704?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62704 is 16.7 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 62704?
In ZIP code 62704, approximately 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62704?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62704 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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