62701 ZIP Code — Springfield, IL

Sangamon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62701 is located in Springfield, Illinois, within Sangamon County. It covers approximately 0.39 square miles and serves a population of 1,078 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62701

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 97%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($31,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 62701 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,078

population

0.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62701 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62701

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62765 Springfield (0.4 mi) 62757 Springfield (0.4 mi) 62716 Springfield (0.4 mi) 62715 Springfield (0.4 mi) 62722 Springfield (0.4 mi) 62796 Springfield (0.4 mi) 62736 Springfield (0.4 mi) 62739 Springfield (0.4 mi) 62726 Springfield (0.4 mi) 62719 Springfield (0.4 mi) 62706 Springfield (0.4 mi) 62756 Springfield (0.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,078
Population density	2,764 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	0.39 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8000
Longitude	-89.6503
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.4%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	6.0%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.7%	5.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,078

Population

2,764

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$31,500

Median household income

$43,841

Per capita income

Median home value

$604

Median monthly rent

3.0%

Home ownership

36.2%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

255

Housing units

34.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

20–24

214

25–34

109

161

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1	0.1%
18 and over	1,077	99.9%
65 and over	129	12.0%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.2%

Black or African American 25.3%

Asian 9.5%

Two or more races 7.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	581	52.2%
Black or African American	282	25.3%
Asian	106	9.5%
Two or more races	86	7.7%
Hispanic or Latino	35	3.1%
Other race	13	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.4%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	6.0%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.7%	5.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 21.8%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	21.8%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$31,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.4%

$50k–$100k 29.4%

$200k–$300k 41.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$604
Owner occupied	3.0%
Renter occupied	97.0%
Vacant	29.5%
Single-family detached	4.6%
Large apartment buildings	76.1%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	3.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	27.9%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	17.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	16.6%
1 bedroom	50.9%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	4.3%
4 bedrooms	2.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	47.5%
1 vehicle	43.0%
2 vehicles	9.5%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.4%
Electricity	67.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	53	9.3%
Cohabiting couple	30	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	330	58.1%
Female householder, no spouse	155	27.3%
Households with children under 18	1	0.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	19.7%
Average household size	1.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.0%	58.8%
Married	13.1%	17.7%
Separated	3.5%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	8.6%
Divorced	18.2%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 15.6%

HS graduate 22.3%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 24.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.1%
Bachelor's or higher	34.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	1.5%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	14	20.6%
College / grad school	53	77.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.9%

Professional & management 15.6%

Public administration 14.5%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Retail trade 4.8%

Construction 4.5%

Other services 3.9%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.9%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	5.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.3%
Government	21.3%
Self-employed	13.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.0%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	3.4%
Walk	18.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	5.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 36.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 36.3%

Married-couple families 34.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	9.7%
Supplemental Security	15.3%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	46.0%
Cholesterol screening	83.6%
Teeth loss	27.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.6%
65 and over	44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.8%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,078	100.0%
Spanish	6	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	941	87.3%
Born in same state	931	86.4%
Born in different state	763	70.8%
Foreign born	10	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	137	12.7%
Not a US citizen	41	29.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	121	11.2%
French	67	6.2%
Arab	26	2.4%
English	19	1.8%
Polish	9	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	7	0.6%
Dutch	6	0.6%
German	5	0.5%
Norwegian	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.7%
Internet access	77.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62701

What city is ZIP code 62701 in?

ZIP code 62701 is primarily assigned to Springfield, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62701 in?

ZIP code 62701 falls within Sangamon County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62701 mostly rentals?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 62701 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62701?

36% of residents in ZIP code 62701 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62701?

The median household income in ZIP code 62701 is $31,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62701?

ZIP code 62701 has an estimated population of 1,078 residents, with a density of 2,771 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62701 in?

ZIP code 62701 observes the CST timezone.