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U.S. ZIP Code · IL62702

Sangamon County · Springfield, IL

Typical home value

$109,724[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.8%
5-year / yr
+6.7%
10-year / yr
+3.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-61.4%
vs metro
-49.8%
vs state
-42.6%
ZIP 62702 location in IL
Location of ZIP 62702 in IL

Price history

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

The typical home in 62702 is worth $109,724 — 49.8% below the Springfield, IL median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,088 a month — a 11.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,088[2]
Gross yield
11.9%[2]
Cap rate
7.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,081[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
31,033[3]
Median household income
$51,136[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
8
Elementary
6
Middle
0
High
2
  • Lanphier High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Springfield SD 186

    1,084 students

  • Ridgely Elem School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Springfield SD 186

    297 students

  • Fairview Elem School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Springfield SD 186

    294 students

  • Jane Addams Elem School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Springfield SD 186

    262 students

  • Wilcox Elem School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Springfield SD 186

    256 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 yield11.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)7.1%
Annual rent$13,053

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$555
Loan principal$87,779
Down payment$21,945
Total interest paid$111,957

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 ratio0.75
Monthly cost to own$820
Monthly rent$1,088

Owning 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
58th percentile[1]
Rental yield
67th percentile[2]
Property tax
77th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 62702?
The typical home in 62702 is worth $109,724, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 62702?
Home values in 62702 are up 6.8% over the past year, and up 6.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 62702?
A typical home in 62702 rents for about $1,088 a month, a gross rental yield of 11.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 62702?
The effective property tax rate in 62702 is 1.9% — roughly $2,081 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 62702?
ZIP code 62702 has a population of 31,033 and a median household income of $51,136.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Springfield, IL

    Typical home
    $95,148
    Gross yield
    15.3%
  • Illiopolis, IL

    Typical home
    $137,203
    Gross yield
  • 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

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