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U.S. ZIP Code · IL62539

Sangamon County · Springfield, IL

Typical home value

$137,203[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+10.8%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-51.7%
vs metro
-37.2%
vs state
-28.3%
ZIP 62539 location in IL
Location of ZIP 62539 in IL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 62539 is worth $137,203 — 37.2% below the Springfield, IL median. Over the past year, values have risen 10.8%. The effective property tax rate is 1.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,485[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Sangamon County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
1,412[3]
Median household income
$82,750[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Sangamon County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-355[5]
Moved in
3,586
Moved out
3,941

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
0
  • Sangamon Valley Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Sangamon Valley CUSD 9

    136 students

  • Sangamon Valley Intermediate Sch

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Sangamon Valley CUSD 9

    127 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$694
Loan principal$109,762
Down payment$27,441
Total interest paid$139,996

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,015
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
46th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
50th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 62539?
The typical home in 62539 is worth $137,203, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 62539?
Home values in 62539 are up 10.8% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 62539?
The effective property tax rate in 62539 is 1.8% — roughly $2,485 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 62539?
ZIP code 62539 has a population of 1,412 and a median household income of $82,750.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Oakford, IL

    Typical home
    $151,396
    Gross yield
  • Tallula, IL

    Typical home
    $152,859
    Gross yield
  • Greenview, IL

    Typical home
    $154,032
    Gross yield
  • Divernon, IL

    Typical home
    $155,287
    Gross yield
  • Springfield, IL

    Typical home
    $109,724
    Gross yield
    11.9%
  • Springfield, IL

    Typical home
    $95,148
    Gross yield
    15.3%

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