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U.S. ZIP Code · IL62661

Sangamon County · Springfield, IL

Typical home value

$199,298[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+9.5%
5-year / yr
+7.0%
10-year / yr
+4.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-29.8%
vs metro
-8.8%
vs state
+4.2%
ZIP 62661 location in IL
Location of ZIP 62661 in IL

Price history

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

The typical home in 62661 is worth $199,298 — 8.8% below the Springfield, IL median. Over the past year, values have risen 9.5%. The effective property tax rate is 1.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,336[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
1,212[3]
Median household income
$80,833[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

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$1,008
Loan principal$159,439
Down payment$39,860
Total interest paid$203,355

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$1,451
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
65th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
38th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 62661?
The typical home in 62661 is worth $199,298, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 62661?
Home values in 62661 are up 9.5% over the past year, and up 7.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 62661?
The effective property tax rate in 62661 is 1.7% — roughly $3,336 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 62661?
ZIP code 62661 has a population of 1,212 and a median household income of $80,833.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Riverton, IL

    Typical home
    $203,535
    Gross yield
  • Pawnee, IL

    Typical home
    $190,779
    Gross yield
  • Springfield, IL

    Typical home
    $187,059
    Gross yield
    7.4%
  • Auburn, IL

    Typical home
    $185,462
    Gross yield
  • Mechanicsburg, IL

    Typical home
    $213,501
    Gross yield
  • Athens, IL

    Typical home
    $218,529
    Gross yield

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