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 High-density area
- $124,816
- Median income Above-median income area
- $316,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62711 (Springfield, IL) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 168.2 in 2023 to 171.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $74,341. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.1% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $316,800 (65% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 78.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,337.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sangamon County, so 62711 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 62711
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, IL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$74,341
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62711 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Springfield, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$124,816 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,334 Illinois 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
7,974housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 62711 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
- 62661 1,213
Loami (62661)
1,213 residents
- 62701 1,152
Springfield (62701)
1,152 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62711 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62711 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
- 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
- 62661
Loami (62661)
$80,833 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 62711 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62711, 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 (15,347 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 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.
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