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Springfield, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62711

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

15,347
193/sq mi
$124,816
Median income
$316,800
Median home value
59.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
193
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62711 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62711 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, home to 15,347 residents across 79.4 square miles, a density of 193 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62711 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,816 (56% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $74,341. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.8%. Housing costs here run $316,800 for a typical home value (65% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,337 a month; 78.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sangamon County, so you can benchmark 62711 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 62711

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62711.

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 62711, 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

15,347

Population

79.4

Area (sq mi)

193

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62711?

47.4

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 80.6%
African American 7.4%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$124,816

Median Household Income

+56% vs state

$74,341

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62711 ranks nationally

Springfield, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$124,816 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.0%

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

What does housing look like?

7,974

Total Housing Units

7,715

Occupied Units

259

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$316,800

Median Home Value

+65% vs state

$1,337

Median Rent

1999

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

172

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+72%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62711 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.6% 130
2021 +5.8% 137
2022 +12.9% 155
2023 +8.7% 168
2024 +2.2% 172

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 487 business establishments in ZIP 62711, employing approximately 8,408 people with a combined annual payroll of $474,478,000.

487

Businesses

8,408

Employees

$474.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 68 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 65 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 51 10.5%
Retail trade 47 9.7%
Construction 45 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 44 9.0%
Finance and insurance 42 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 6.8%
Wholesale trade 25 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.4%
Information 7 1.4%
Manufacturing 6 1.2%
Educational services 6 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.0%

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 62711 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 62711 ranks #4 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 62711 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 62711 ranks #2 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
62704 Springfield, IL 39,831 2.4 mi
62629 Chatham, IL 12,949 6.1 mi
62703 Springfield, IL 30,333 5.3 mi
62701 Springfield, IL 1,152 4.9 mi
62702 Springfield, IL 37,281 6.2 mi
62712 Springfield, IL 10,302 8.0 mi
62707 Springfield, IL 7,648 7.3 mi
62625 Cantrall, IL 855 10.2 mi
62661 Loami, IL 1,213 9.1 mi
62536 Glenarm, IL 912 10.2 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
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 62711 in? ▼
ZIP code 62711 (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 62711? ▼
ZIP code 62711 in Springfield, IL has a population of 15,347 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62711? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62711 is $124,816, which is 64% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62711? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62711 is $316,800, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62711? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62711 is White at 80.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62711? ▼
ZIP code 62711 has 487 business establishments employing approximately 8,408 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62711? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62711 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (68), Health care and social assistance (65), Other services (except public administration) (51). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62711? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62711 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 62711? ▼
In ZIP code 62711, 74.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.0% 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 62711? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62711 is 18.6 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 62711? ▼
In ZIP code 62711, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62711? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62711 is 3.1% 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.