Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 15.5% ▲ 55% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.4% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 785 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 24,330 (26.6%) |
| Some College | 12,118 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 13,002 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 8,769 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 32,408 (35.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,314 ▼ 8% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $160,182 ▼ 43% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $981/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 69,515 |
| Vacant Units | 7,706 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Springfield is a city in Illinois, located in Sangamon County. The city spans 35 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 137,953 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.37 years.
Economically, Springfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,313 is near the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Springfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,182, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $980 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Springfield is well-educated. 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (71.83%).
Springfield, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois. Spread across 35 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62701 | 1,211 | $32,444 | — | $667 | 4.6% | 48.2% | 1.9% |
| 62702 | 31,251 | $52,748 | $102,300 | $858 | 7.0% | 31.5% | 64.4% |
| 62703 | 28,820 | $44,580 | $93,100 | $971 | 12.2% | 31.9% | 55.9% |
| 62704 | 39,597 | $66,352 | $166,900 | $924 | 5.9% | 51.9% | 61.7% |
| 62707 | 8,168 | $83,988 | $164,300 | $926 | 6.1% | 38.4% | 86.9% |
| 62711 | 18,351 | $123,507 | $299,400 | $1,272 | 2.4% | 63.6% | 79.4% |
| 62712 | 10,555 | $108,730 | $244,300 | $1,156 | 1.8% | 59.3% | 83.9% |