62401 ZIP Code
Effingham, Illinois
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62401 |
| City/Town: | Effingham |
| County: | Effingham |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,240 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,438 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,875 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,608 |
| Median Home Value: | $181,800 |
| Land Area: | 103.9 sq miles
269.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.1187, -88.5624 |
Population Information (62401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,240 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,539 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,701 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,245 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,244 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,358 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,127 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,204 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,322 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,289 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,210 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,446 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,240 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,056 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 915 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 584 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $181,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $698 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,608 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,865 | 91.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 743 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,744 | 73.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,121 | 27.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,062 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 383 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 455 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,872 | 29.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,705 | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,823 | 14.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,457 | 18.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,367 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,438 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,288 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,160 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,875 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,045 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,797 | 97.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 248 | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,084 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,047 | 82.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,216 | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 525 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,444 | 95.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 210 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 143 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 97 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 342 | 1.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 245 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 549 | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 399 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 43 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 107 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 275 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 289 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 673 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 702 | 8.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 711 | 9.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,359 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,095 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,584 | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 495 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 682 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,584 | 77.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 594 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 37 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 238 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 149 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,035 | 10.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 344 | 3.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 514 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,503 | 15.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 312 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,498 | 15.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 484 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 71 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 419 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 568 | 5.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,238 | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,028 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 458 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 360 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (62401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,917 | 93.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,935 | 67.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,367 | 38.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,025 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,137 | 78.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,561 | 32.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,853 | 23.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 353 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 247 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,131 | 14.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,436 | 74.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 135 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 317 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 412 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 258 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 247 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 377 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 420 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 689 | 8.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 718 | 8.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,527 | 17.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,063 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,617 | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 710 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 779 | 9.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 464 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,028 | 11.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 334 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 654 | 7.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,976 | 23.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,751 | 43.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,344 | 15.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 549 | 6.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,724 | 47.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 690 | 8.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,258 | 41.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 111 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 51 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 31 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 636 | 8.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,138 | 27.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,776 | 35.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,315 | 29.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 330 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 852 | 14.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,034 | 18.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 944 | 16.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,411 | 24.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 660 | 11.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 465 | 8.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 48 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,392 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $564 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $698 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.38 |
Households (62401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,865 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,921 | 49.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,479 | 18.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,351 | 17.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,982 | 25.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,508 | 31.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,360 | 30.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,483 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,306 | 30.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,120 | 55.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 124 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 855 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,018 | 27.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,149 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 226 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 148 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,208 | 53.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 923 | 22.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 644 | 15.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,674 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,073 | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,942 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,967 | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 392 | 13.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,250 | 42.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,325 | 44.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,464 | 85.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,500 | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,343 | 53.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,084 | 43.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 335 | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 73 | 2.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,552 | 96.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 50 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 688 | 1376.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 688 | 1376.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 688 | 1376.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 116 | 232.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 11 | 22.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 362 | 724.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 59 | 118.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,995 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,122 | 95.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 873 | 4.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 646 | 3.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 198 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 29 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,865 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,480 | 95.1% | 89.4% |
Effingham, IL62401