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U.S. ZIP Code · IL62629

Sangamon County · Springfield, IL

Typical home value

$300,606[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+8.0%
5-year / yr
+8.0%
10-year / yr
+4.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+5.8%
vs metro
+37.6%
vs state
+57.2%
ZIP 62629 location in IL
Location of ZIP 62629 in IL

Price history

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

The typical home in 62629 is worth $300,606 — 37.6% above the Springfield, IL median. Over the past year, values have risen 8.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,660 a month — a 6.6% gross rental yield. 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
$1,660[2]
Gross yield
6.6%[2]
Cap rate
4.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,510[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
15,413[3]
Median household income
$107,250[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
6
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
1
  • Glenwood High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Ball Chatham CUSD 5

    1,468 students

  • Glenwood Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Ball Chatham CUSD 5

    771 students

  • Glenwood Intermediate Sch

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Ball Chatham CUSD 5

    686 students

  • Ball Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Ball Chatham CUSD 5

    609 students

  • Glenwood Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Ball Chatham CUSD 5

    609 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 yield6.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%
Annual rent$19,920

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$1,520
Loan principal$240,485
Down payment$60,121
Total interest paid$306,725

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 ratio1.34
Monthly cost to own$2,229
Monthly rent$1,660

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
96th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
58th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 62629?
The typical home in 62629 is worth $300,606, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 62629?
Home values in 62629 are up 8.0% over the past year, and up 8.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 62629?
A typical home in 62629 rents for about $1,660 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 62629?
The effective property tax rate in 62629 is 1.8% — roughly $5,510 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 62629?
ZIP code 62629 has a population of 15,413 and a median household income of $107,250.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Cantrall, IL

    Typical home
    $299,519
    Gross yield
  • Rochester, IL

    Typical home
    $292,011
    Gross yield
  • Chatham, IL

    Typical home
    $283,523
    Gross yield
  • Sherman, IL

    Typical home
    $323,812
    Gross yield
  • Springfield, IL

    Typical home
    $331,833
    Gross yield
  • Williamsville, IL

    Typical home
    $253,259
    Gross yield

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