62615 ZIP Code — Auburn, IL

Sangamon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62615 is located in Auburn, Illinois, within Sangamon County. It covers approximately 49.38 square miles and serves a population of 5,490 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62615

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $145,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,871. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 31% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62615 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,490

population

49.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62615 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62615

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62615. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Auburn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62690 Virden (4.3 mi) 62530 Divernon (5.1 mi) 62629 Chatham (6 mi) 62536 Glenarm (6.7 mi) 62661 Loami (8.5 mi) 62692 Waverly (10.1 mi) 62558 Pawnee (11.8 mi) 62640 Girard (11.8 mi) 62711 Springfield (11.9 mi) 62533 Farmersville (12 mi) 62670 New Berlin (12.7 mi) 62704 Springfield (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,490
Population density	111 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	49.38 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.5812
Longitude	-89.7561
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.2%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	35.5%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	5.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,490

Population

111

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$94,871

Median household income

$37,448

Per capita income

$145,300

Median home value

$871

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

1,737

Housing units

27.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

143

Under 5

158

180

5–9

199

212

10–14

236

199

15–19

221

142

20–24

157

355

25–34

393

416

35–44

461

226

45–54

250

226

55–59

250

124

60–64

137

212

65–74

236

132

75–84

147

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,428	26.0%
18 and over	4,062	74.0%
65 and over	805	14.7%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,375	97.4%
Two or more races	110	2%
Hispanic or Latino	27	0.5%
Black or African American	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.2%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	35.5%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	5.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 26.3%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	26.3%
$150k–$200k	13.8%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$94,871

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 36.6%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 14.8%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,300
Median rent / month	$871
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	4.9%
Single-family detached	87.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	19.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	41.4%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.4%
Electricity	20.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,040	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	197	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	178	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	502	26.2%
Households with children under 18	572	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	524	27.3%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.2%	34.3%
Married	55.3%	44.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	2.0%	7.0%
Divorced	9.5%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	27.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	127	8.6%
Kindergarten	79	5.4%
Elementary school	651	44.3%
High school	410	27.9%
College / grad school	204	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Public administration 13.7%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Other services 6.1%

Retail trade 5.8%

Professional & management 5.4%

Construction 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.7%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	25.4%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 3.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	254	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.4%
Public insurance	29.1%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,189	94.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,490	100.0%
Born in same state	5,435	99.0%
Born in different state	4,676	85.2%
Foreign born	55	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	954	17.4%
French	683	12.4%
Arab	177	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	78	1.4%
English	65	1.2%
Polish	36	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62615

What city is ZIP code 62615 in?

ZIP code 62615 is primarily assigned to Auburn, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62615 in?

ZIP code 62615 falls within Sangamon County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62615 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 62615 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62615?

The median home value in ZIP code 62615 is $145,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 62615?

ZIP code 62615 has an estimated population of 5,490 residents, with a density of 111 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62615?

The median household income in ZIP code 62615 is $94,871, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62615 in?

ZIP code 62615 observes the CST timezone.