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Springfield, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62707

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

7,648
69/sq mi
$89,926
Median income
$174,600
Median home value
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
69
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62707 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62707 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, home to 7,648 residents across 111.2 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62707 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,926 (12% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $45,656. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. Housing costs here run $174,600 for a typical home value (9% below the state average), with rent averaging $953 a month; 87.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sangamon County, so you can benchmark 62707 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 62707

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62707.

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 62707, 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

7,648

Population

111.2

Area (sq mi)

69

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62707?

44.9

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 87.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$89,926

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$45,656

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62707 ranks nationally

Springfield, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,926 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,449

Total Housing Units

3,195

Occupied Units

254

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$174,600

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$953

Median Rent

1980

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

+11.7%

YoY Change (2024)

182

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+82%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62707 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 140
2021 +3.8% 145
2022 +6.2% 154
2023 +6.0% 163
2024 +11.7% 182

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 231 business establishments in ZIP 62707, employing approximately 5,048 people with a combined annual payroll of $317,859,000.

231

Businesses

5,048

Employees

$317.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 37 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 30 13.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 12.1%
Retail trade 26 11.3%
Wholesale trade 25 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 16 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 9 3.9%
Finance and insurance 7 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 3.0%
Information 6 2.6%
Manufacturing 5 2.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 1.3%

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 62707 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 62707 ranks #6 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 62707 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 62707 ranks #5 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 2.2 mi
62701 Springfield, IL 1,152 3.7 mi
62625 Cantrall, IL 855 4.4 mi
62704 Springfield, IL 39,831 5.8 mi
62703 Springfield, IL 30,333 6.5 mi
62684 Sherman, IL 5,111 5.2 mi
62613 Athens, IL 3,872 9.5 mi
62561 Riverton, IL 5,315 7.8 mi
62711 Springfield, IL 15,347 7.3 mi
62712 Springfield, IL 10,302 8.0 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 62707 in? ▼
ZIP code 62707 (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 62707? ▼
ZIP code 62707 in Springfield, IL has a population of 7,648 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62707? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62707 is $89,926, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62707? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62707 is $174,600, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62707? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62707 is White at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62707? ▼
ZIP code 62707 has 231 business establishments employing approximately 5,048 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62707? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62707 are: Construction (37), Other services (except public administration) (30), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62707? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62707 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 62707? ▼
In ZIP code 62707, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 62707? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62707 is 18.2 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 62707? ▼
In ZIP code 62707, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62707? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62707 is 9.1% 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.