ZIP Code 62711
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Springfield · Sangamon County · Illinois
- Population
- 15,347
- Median income
- $124,816
- Median home value
- $316,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 59.0%
- Land area
- 79.4 sq mi
193/sq mi
▲ 64% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 14% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.4
Chicago
ZIP code 62711 in Springfield, Illinois has a population of 15,347. The median household income is $124,816, which is 64% above the national average. Median home value is $316,800, 14% above the US average. 59.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 62711 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.4 square miles in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. The area is home to 15,347 residents, producing a population density of 193 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62711 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62711 sits at $124,816 (56% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $74,341. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $316,800 (65% above the state average) with median rent at $1,337 per month, and 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62711 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 62711
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62711.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 62711?
47.4
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
9.2%
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?
$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
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?
7,974
Total Housing Units
7,715
Occupied Units
259
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62711 vs 62704 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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