62711 ZIP Code — Springfield, IL

Sangamon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62711 is located in Springfield, Illinois, within Sangamon County. It covers approximately 30.92 square miles and serves a population of 17,759 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62711

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $287,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($117,594) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 38% 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 high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 62711 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

17,759

population

30.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62711 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62711

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62711. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62704 Springfield (2.4 mi) 62765 Springfield (4.8 mi) 62703 Springfield (4.8 mi) 62701 Springfield (5.1 mi) 62716 Springfield (5.5 mi) 62796 Springfield (5.5 mi) 62706 Springfield (5.5 mi) 62715 Springfield (5.5 mi) 62723 Springfield (5.5 mi) 62736 Springfield (5.5 mi) 62726 Springfield (5.5 mi) 62719 Springfield (5.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,759
Population density	574 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	30.92 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.7510
Longitude	-89.7226
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	17.6%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	34.4%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	14.7%	5.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

17,759

Population

574

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$117,594

Median household income

$65,250

Per capita income

$287,200

Median home value

$1,176

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

6,181

Housing units

57.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

388

Under 5

487

700

5–9

878

480

10–14

602

363

15–19

456

218

20–24

274

682

25–34

855

1,012

35–44

1,269

942

45–54

1,183

607

55–59

762

514

60–64

646

1,073

65–74

1,346

577

75–84

724

320

85+

401

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,183	23.6%
18 and over	13,576	76.4%
65 and over	4,441	25.0%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.8%

Asian 6.6%

Black or African American 6.1%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	14,531	80.8%
Asian	1,183	6.6%
Black or African American	1,103	6.1%
Two or more races	770	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	225	1.3%
Other race	139	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	33	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.6%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	34.4%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	14.7%	5.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k+ 19.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	19.0%
$200k+	19.6%
Median income	$117,594

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 31.4%

$300k–$500k 34.4%

$500k–$1M 10.1%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$287,200
Median rent / month	$1,176
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	3.8%
Single-family detached	67.8%
Large apartment buildings	6.2%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	17.1%
2000–2009	27.8%
1990–1999	26.4%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	34.1%
4 bedrooms	28.5%
5+ bedrooms	9.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.0%
Electricity	24.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,233	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	246	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	856	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,983	27.1%
Households with children under 18	2,013	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,003	41.0%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	18.0%
Married	66.1%	56.1%
Separated	0.5%	0.5%
Widowed	4.1%	12.2%
Divorced	5.7%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 17.8%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 31.2%

Graduate / professional 26.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	57.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	383	9.3%
Kindergarten	215	5.2%
Elementary school	2,215	53.6%
High school	787	19.0%
College / grad school	532	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.8%

Public administration 16.6%

Professional & management 11.1%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Retail trade 6.2%

Other services 5.2%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Construction 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.4%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	5.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.9%
Government	30.9%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.7

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 5.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.5%
Retirement income	38.6%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.7%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	18.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.5%
Depression	14.7%
Fair or poor health	9.6%
Poor mental health	10.1%
Poor physical health	7.5%
No health insurance	6.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	74.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	7.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,030	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	21.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.1%
Public insurance	29.3%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,884	95.1%
Spanish	328	1.9%
Other Indo-European	42	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	40	0.2%
Other languages	242	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,728	94.2%
Born in same state	16,461	92.7%
Born in different state	13,269	74.7%
Foreign born	267	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	1,031	5.8%
Not a US citizen	677	65.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,555	14.4%
French	2,440	13.7%
Arab	966	5.4%
English	116	0.7%
Dutch	77	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	75	0.4%
Irish	56	0.3%
German	48	0.3%
Norwegian	28	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62711

What city is ZIP code 62711 in?

ZIP code 62711 is primarily assigned to Springfield, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62711 in?

ZIP code 62711 falls within Sangamon County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62711?

58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 62711 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 62711 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62711 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 62711 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62711?

The median household income in ZIP code 62711 is $117,594, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62711 in?

ZIP code 62711 observes the CST timezone.