62707 ZIP Code — Springfield, IL

Sangamon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62707 is located in Springfield, Illinois, within Sangamon County. It covers approximately 41.84 square miles and serves a population of 7,725 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62707

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,500. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 37% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62707 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,725

population

41.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62707 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62707

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62707. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springfield	Acceptable
Springfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62702 Springfield (2.3 mi) 62684 Sherman (4 mi) 62706 Springfield (4.4 mi) 62716 Springfield (4.4 mi) 62719 Springfield (4.4 mi) 62722 Springfield (4.4 mi) 62726 Springfield (4.4 mi) 62739 Springfield (4.4 mi) 62715 Springfield (4.4 mi) 62723 Springfield (4.4 mi) 62756 Springfield (4.4 mi) 62796 Springfield (4.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,725
Population density	185 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	41.84 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	39.8650
Longitude	-89.6326
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	29.4%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	5.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,725

Population

185

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$86,500

Median household income

$44,252

Per capita income

$153,600

Median home value

$930

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

3,335

Housing units

25.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

166

Under 5

147

205

5–9

181

245

10–14

216

174

15–19

154

222

20–24

196

365

25–34

323

520

35–44

461

444

45–54

393

402

55–59

356

480

60–64

424

527

65–74

467

252

75–84

223

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,398	18.1%
18 and over	6,327	81.9%
65 and over	1,651	21.4%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.6%

Two or more races 7.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Black or African American 2.5%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,691	83.6%
Two or more races	612	7.6%
Hispanic or Latino	283	3.5%
Black or African American	200	2.5%
Other race	125	1.6%
Asian	97	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.4%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	5.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	12.7%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$86,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 22.0%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,600
Median rent / month	$930
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	24.8%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.9%
Electricity	13.2%
Propane / LP gas	10.4%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,745	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	128	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	647	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	878	25.8%
Households with children under 18	851	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,176	34.6%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	18.6%
Married	55.0%	56.7%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	11.5%
Divorced	11.0%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	195	12.3%
Kindergarten	70	4.4%
Elementary school	716	45.0%
High school	304	19.1%
College / grad school	305	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.5%

Public administration 11.8%

Professional & management 10.0%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Retail trade 8.1%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Construction 4.1%

Other services 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Information 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.6%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.8%
Government	32.6%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.9

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 7.6%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 18.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	43.6%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	435	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	31.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.6%
Public insurance	32.2%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,412	95.9%
Spanish	25	0.3%
Other Indo-European	10	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,577	98.1%
Born in same state	7,558	97.8%
Born in different state	6,723	87.0%
Foreign born	19	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	148	1.9%
Not a US citizen	125	84.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	805	10.4%
French	794	10.3%
Italian	712	9.2%
English	150	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	53	0.7%
German	24	0.3%
Polish	18	0.2%
Irish	13	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62707

What city is ZIP code 62707 in?

ZIP code 62707 is primarily assigned to Springfield, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62707 in?

ZIP code 62707 falls within Sangamon County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62707 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 62707 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62707 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62707 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62707?

The median home value in ZIP code 62707 is $153,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 62707?

ZIP code 62707 has an estimated population of 7,725 residents, with a density of 185 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62707 in?

ZIP code 62707 observes the CST timezone.