Zip code 62702: Springfield, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 62702?

62702 is assigned to Springfield, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 62702 in?

62702 is in Sangamon County, Illinois.

Q: What is the population of 62702?

About 31,033 people live in 62702, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 62702?

The median household income in 62702 is $51,136.

Q: What zip codes are near 62702?

The closest zip codes to 62702 are 62705, 62715, 62739, 62757, 62765.

Residential delivery areaSangamon CountyCentral Time

Population

31,033

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$104K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$884/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

15 sq mi

2,020 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 62702

62702 is a suburban zip code in Springfield, Illinois (Sangamon County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 31,033 people live here, or 2,020 per square mile. The median resident is 40 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,136 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $103,500, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 64% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $884 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 16.5 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and healthcare.

How 62702 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers22.7%
91st
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%174th of 1,340 in IL
Poverty rate23.1%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%103rd of 1,339 in IL
Unemployment rate8.4%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%204th of 1,340 in IL
Housing vacancy13.8%
84th
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%312th of 1,338 in IL
Healthcare workers10.4%
64th
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%539th of 1,340 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.447
60th
U.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481306th of 1,336 in IL
Residents 65 and older17.8%
59th
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%827th of 1,342 in IL
Population density2,020/sq mi
57th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi236th of 1,342 in IL
Median age40
57th
U.S. 38.9 · IL 39871st of 1,342 in IL
Veterans6.3%
57th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%682nd of 1,342 in IL
Population31,033
52nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798129th of 1,342 in IL
Rent-burdened renters50.9%
51st
U.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%366th of 1,291 in IL
Residents under 1822.2%
51st
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%663rd of 1,342 in IL
Tech workers2.9%
50th
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%359th of 1,340 in IL
Diversity index43.9
42nd
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.5277th of 1,342 in IL
Homeownership rate64.3%
40th
U.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%1,168th of 1,338 in IL
Work from home10.9%
40th
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%515th of 1,339 in IL
Uninsured rate4.8%
31st
U.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%601st of 1,341 in IL
Median earnings per worker$41,121
25th
U.S. $49,666 · IL $51,8951,018th of 1,336 in IL
Per capita income$30,900
21st
U.S. $44,673 · IL $46,4061,056th of 1,341 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher18.8%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%812th of 1,340 in IL
Broadband access86.1%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%917th of 1,338 in IL
Foreign-born residents2.3%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%558th of 1,342 in IL
Median gross rent$884
12th
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274673rd of 1,170 in IL
Median household income$51,136
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,3901,185th of 1,316 in IL
Self-employed workers5.3%
6th
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%1,122nd of 1,340 in IL
Median home value$103,500
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,3001,040th of 1,311 in IL
Average commute16.5 min
3rd
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min1,270th of 1,317 in IL

Measure	62702	Sangamon	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Government workers	22.7%	27.4%	13.3%	14.5%	91st	174th of 1,340
Poverty rateWeakness	23.1%	13.1%	11.8%	12.5%	90th	103rd of 1,339
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.4%	5.4%	5.8%	5.2%	89th	204th of 1,340
Housing vacancy	13.8%	9.2%	7.7%	10.1%	84th	312th of 1,338
Healthcare workers	10.4%	12%	9.5%	9.7%	64th	539th of 1,340
Income inequality (Gini)	0.447	0.464	0.481	0.483	60th	306th of 1,336
Residents 65 and older	17.8%	19.4%	17%	17.2%	59th	827th of 1,342
Population density	2,020/sq mi	225/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	57th	236th of 1,342
Median age	40	41	39	38.9	57th	871st of 1,342
Veterans	6.3%	6.6%	4.8%	6.2%	57th	682nd of 1,342
Population	31,033	194,947	12,694,798	334,922,499	52nd	129th of 1,342
Rent-burdened renters	50.9%	45.8%	47.9%	51.1%	51st	366th of 1,291
Residents under 18	22.2%	21.9%	21.8%	22%	51st	663rd of 1,342
Tech workers	2.9%	4.1%	3.8%	3.8%	50th	359th of 1,340
Diversity index	43.9	38.3	60.5	61.4	42nd	277th of 1,342
Homeownership rate	64.3%	71.3%	67.1%	65.2%	40th	1,168th of 1,338
Work from home	10.9%	13.7%	15.9%	15.1%	40th	515th of 1,339
Uninsured rate	4.8%	3.6%	6.9%	8.4%	31st	601st of 1,341
Median earnings per worker	$41,121	$51,218	$51,895	$49,666	25th	1,018th of 1,336
Per capita income	$30,900	$44,151	$46,406	$44,673	21st	1,056th of 1,341
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.8%	36.6%	37.8%	35.7%	18th	812th of 1,340
Broadband accessWeakness	86.1%	90.6%	90.8%	91%	15th	917th of 1,338
Foreign-born residents	2.3%	3.6%	14.7%	14.1%	14th	558th of 1,342
Median gross rent	$884	$983	$1,274	$1,413	12th	673rd of 1,170
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,136	$75,357	$83,390	$80,734	10th	1,185th of 1,316
Self-employed workers	5.3%	7.2%	8.8%	10%	6th	1,122nd of 1,340
Median home value	$103,500	$176,300	$263,300	$332,700	3rd	1,040th of 1,311
Average commuteStrength	16.5 min	19.7 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	3rd	1,270th of 1,317

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

12%

35–44

13%

45–54

14%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

22.2%

65 and over

17.8%

Race and ethnicity

White73%
Black16%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.9%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

43.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

83.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 14,669
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 48.8%
Married couples: 28.1%
Living alone: 42.4%
Veterans (of adults): 6.3%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

62702

$51,136

Sangamon Co.

$75,357

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,900

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.447

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

62702

$103,500

Sangamon Co.

$176,300

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

62702

$884

Sangamon Co.

$983

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

75%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 17,011
Owner-occupied: 64.3%
Vacant: 13.8%
Median year built: 1964
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.7%
Home value to income: 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.8%

Worked from home

11%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

52%

20–29

23%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

16.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

18%

Sales

13%

Healthcare

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Production

Food service

Transportation and moving

Legal and social services

Education

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Retail

15%

Public administration

12%

Restaurants and hotels

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Admin, support and management

Construction

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$41,121

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	62702	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,708	$74,888
Service	$19,161	$26,804
Sales and office	$38,113	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$40,060	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,801	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

37%

Some college

25%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
Households with broadband: 86.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.4%
No internet access: 10.4%
Without health insurance: 4.8%
Limited-English households: 0.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Springfield
State: Illinois
County: Sangamon County
Center point: 39.8242° N, 89.6427° W
Land area: 15 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Springfield77% of zip
Grandview2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 62702

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
62705	Springfield, IL · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
62715	Springfield, IL · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
62739	Springfield, IL · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
62757	Springfield, IL · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
62765	Springfield, IL · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
62769	Springfield, IL · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
62701	Springfield, IL	1.7 mi	1,205	$32,195	—
62706	Springfield, IL	1.9 mi	0	—	—
62707	Springfield, IL	2.2 mi	7,472	$89,926	$174,600
62708	Springfield, IL · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
62704	Springfield, IL	4.1 mi	40,046	$69,976	$172,600
62703	Springfield, IL	4.3 mi	28,922	$45,009	$96,500

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Questions about 62702

What city is zip code 62702?

62702 is assigned to Springfield, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 62702 in?

62702 is in Sangamon County, Illinois.

What is the population of 62702?

About 31,033 people live in 62702, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 62702 in?

62702 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 62702?

The median household income in 62702 is $51,136.

What zip codes are near 62702?

The closest zip codes to 62702 are 62705, 62715, 62739, 62757, 62765.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62702, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.