ZIP Code 62791 in Springfield, IL

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Springfield, Illinois
County:Sangamon County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:21:20 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:217 / 447
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:39.8018, -89.6436
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62791 - Springfield, IL

ZIP Code 62791, Springfield

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationSangamon County, IL
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points708 (343 businesses)
PO Boxes365
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 62704
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box-only ZIP code within Springfield, with mail delivery handled by neighboring ZIP code 62704
  • The post office maintains 365 PO Boxes serving both businesses and individuals in Sangamon County
  • 343 businesses used this location for mail services as of 2003, suggesting strong commercial adoption
  • Two streets appear in postal records (Wabash Avenue and East Sangamon Avenue) but receive delivery through other ZIP codes
  • The facility operates within the Historic West-Side neighborhood of Springfield, near Washington Knolls and Vinegar Hill
  • This ZIP code has no residential population or geographic area in census records

Postal Services

The facility serves two street routes covering Wabash Avenue and East Sangamon Avenue, though these addresses maintain street delivery through neighboring ZIP codes. The post office recorded 343 business accounts in 2003, suggesting this location functions as a mail drop for small commercial operations and individuals who need a consistent mailing address separate from residential delivery. The area has no significant land or water coverage in postal records, indicating this is purely an administrative designation rather than a geographic territory.

Street Name Patterns

Urban Grid

The two streets associated with this ZIP code reflect Springfield's established urban grid, with Wabash Avenue accounting for the majority of postal records. Both streets have unit-based addressing, typical of commercial or multi-tenant buildings.

Nearby Areas

Historic West-Side Washington Knolls Vinegar Hill Williams Boulevard Grand Central

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 62791 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 42 people with an annual payroll of $2,594,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:676Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:12Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$540,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,594,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:42Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 62791 is located in Sangamon County, Illinois, within the Springfield, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44100) and Illinois's 15th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 210,170 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 62791. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Springfield, ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:44100Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:210,170Source: Census
MSA:Springfield, IL MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:15Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:14695.67 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1772000Source: Census
Place Name:Springfield city; IllinoisSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


62794 | | 62786

Schools in ZIP Code 62791


We could not locate which school district 62791 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Lincoln Magnet School 300 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
District: Springfield School District 186Nearby
Mcclernand Elem School 801 N 6th St
Springfield, IL 62702
District: Springfield School District 186Nearby
Feitshans Elem Sch 1101 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
District: Springfield School District 186Nearby
Springfield High School 101 S Lewis St
Springfield, IL 62704
District: Springfield School District 186Nearby
Douglas School 444 W Reynolds St
Springfield, IL 62702
District: Springfield School District 186Nearby
St Patrick Catholic School 1800 S Grand Ave E
Springfield, IL 62703
District: Private SchoolNearby
Trinty 515 S Macarthur Blvd
Springfield, IL 62704
District: Private SchoolNearby
Sacred Heart Griffin High School 1200 W Washington St
Springfield, IL 62702
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 62791


St. John's College-Department Of Nursing 729 E. Carpenter St
Springfield, IL 62702
Type: Post Secondary
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois 2731 Farmers Market Road
Springfield, IL 62707
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Spa & Cosmetology Arts 2913 W White Oaks Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Illinois Springfield One University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
Type: Post Secondary
Lincoln Land Community College 5250 Shepherd Rd
Springfield, IL 62794-9256
Type: Post Secondary
Capital Area Career Center 2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712-3803
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov