62401 ZIP Code, Effingham, IL
62401 is a ZIP code in Effingham, Illinois in Effingham County. It covers 104 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62473, 62467 and 62461. 19,273 people live here in 8,042 households. With about 186 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $82,374, close to the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Effingham, IL
- County: Effingham County
- Land area: 104 sq mi
- Population: 19,273
- Median household income: $82,374
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 19,273 |
| Households | 8,042 |
| Median household income | $82,374 |
| Income per person | $42,451 |
| Median age | 41.8 |
| Homeowners | 74.9% |
| Median home value | $217,500 |
| Median rent | $735 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% |
| Broadband internet | 91.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.9% |
| $10–15K | 2.5% |
| $15–25K | 8.4% |
| $25–35K | 5.5% |
| $35–50K | 11.4% |
| $50–75K | 13.9% |
| $75–100K | 14.6% |
| $100–150K | 21.2% |
| $150–200K | 10.8% |
| $200K+ | 9.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.6% |
| 10–19 | 11.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 12.3% |
| 35–44 | 11.4% |
| 45–54 | 12.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 12.6% |
| 75+ | 8.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.7% |
| Owned outright | 30.2% |
| Rented | 22.3% |
| Vacant | 9.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.1% |
| Townhome | 1.8% |
| 2–4 units | 6.8% |
| 5–19 units | 7.0% |
| 20+ units | 3.6% |
| Mobile / other | 4.7% |
Businesses in 62401
881 business establishments with 28,259 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 144
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 133
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 98
- Accommodation and Food Services: 89
- Construction: 70
- Finance and Insurance: 57
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 57
- Manufacturing: 42
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62473 — Watson village, IL (6.7 mi)
- 62467 — Teutopolis village, IL (6.8 mi)
- 62461 — Shumway village, IL (8.4 mi)
- 62462 — Sigel town, IL (9.7 mi)
- 62411 — Altamont city, IL (9.8 mi)
- 62463 — Stewardson village, IL (11.3 mi)
- 62424 — Dieterich village, IL (11.5 mi)
- 62443 — Mason town, IL (11.8 mi)
Areas that include 62401
- Effingham, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Effingham County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 8: highest median household income in Effingham County
- No. 3 of 8: highest median home value in Effingham County
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Effingham County
- No. 5 of 8: lowest median age in Effingham County
- No. 4 of 8: highest median age in Effingham County
- No. 5 of 8: fastest population growth in Effingham County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62401, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62401 in?
- 62401 is a Effingham, IL mailing address. By land area, 10% lies inside Effingham; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62401 in?
- 62401 is in Effingham County.
- What is the population of 62401?
- About 19,273 people (±361), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 19,408.
- What is the median household income in 62401?
- $82,374 (±$4,748), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 62401?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62401 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62401?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62473 (6.7 mi, Watson), 62467 (6.8 mi, Teutopolis), 62461 (8.4 mi, Shumway), 62462 (9.7 mi, Sigel), 62411 (9.8 mi, Altamont) and 62463 (11.3 mi, Stewardson).
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