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Springfield, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62712

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

10,302
187/sq mi
$110,179
Median income
$256,000
Median home value
50.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
187
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62712 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62712 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, home to 10,302 residents across 55.1 square miles, a density of 187 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62712 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,179 (38% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $59,812. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. Median home value sits at $256,000 (33% above the state average), median rent at $1,108 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.9%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, 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 62712 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 62712

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62712.

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 62712, 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

10,302

Population

55.1

Area (sq mi)

187

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62712?

47.0

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$110,179

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$59,812

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

18.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62712 ranks nationally

Springfield, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,179 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,746

Total Housing Units

4,382

Occupied Units

364

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$256,000

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$1,108

Median Rent

1994

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

+12.2%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62712 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 140
2021 +6.3% 149
2022 +17.0% 174
2023 -0.7% 173
2024 +12.2% 194

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 116 business establishments in ZIP 62712, employing approximately 1,332 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,549,000.

116

Businesses

1,332

Employees

$53.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 16 13.8%
Health care and social assistance 15 12.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 11.2%
Construction 12 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 10 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 7.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 6.9%
Retail trade 7 6.0%
Finance and insurance 6 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 5.2%
Wholesale trade 4 3.5%
Educational services 3 2.6%

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 62712 vs 62703 →

ZIP 62712 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 62712 ranks #5 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 62712 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 62712 ranks #3 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
62703 Springfield, IL 30,333 2.7 mi
62563 Rochester, IL 5,686 4.9 mi
62701 Springfield, IL 1,152 4.9 mi
62704 Springfield, IL 39,831 5.8 mi
62702 Springfield, IL 37,281 5.9 mi
62711 Springfield, IL 15,347 8.0 mi
62707 Springfield, IL 7,648 8.0 mi
62561 Riverton, IL 5,315 8.7 mi
62520 Dawson, IL 1,529 8.0 mi
62536 Glenarm, IL 912 9.3 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
62707 standard
Springfield, IL
Pop: 7,648

Related Areas

Sangamon County Springfield, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62712 in? ▼
ZIP code 62712 (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 62712? ▼
ZIP code 62712 in Springfield, IL has a population of 10,302 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62712? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62712 is $110,179, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62712? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62712 is $256,000, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62712? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62712 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62712? ▼
ZIP code 62712 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 1,332 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62712? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62712 are: Accommodation and food services (16), Health care and social assistance (15), Professional, scientific, and technical services (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62712? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62712 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 62712? ▼
In ZIP code 62712, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.6% 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 62712? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62712 is 18.4 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 62712? ▼
In ZIP code 62712, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62712? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62712 is 3.3% 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.