62443 ZIP Code, Mason, IL
62443 is a ZIP code in Mason, Illinois — mostly in Effingham County (89% of its land), with smaller parts in Clay County. It covers 78 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62426, 62473 and 62838. 1,609 people live here in 618 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (92%). Median household income is $86,950, close to the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mason, IL
- County: Effingham County
- Land area: 78 sq mi
- Population: 1,609
- Median household income: $86,950
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,609 |
| Households | 618 |
| Median household income | $86,950 |
| Income per person | $34,347 |
| Median age | 34.3 |
| Homeowners | 92.4% |
| Median home value | $172,000 |
| Median rent | $911 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.4% |
| Broadband internet | 88.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.4% |
| $10–15K | 0.6% |
| $15–25K | 16.5% |
| $25–35K | 2.4% |
| $35–50K | 6.1% |
| $50–75K | 10.5% |
| $75–100K | 24.4% |
| $100–150K | 21.5% |
| $150–200K | 8.7% |
| $200K+ | 4.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 20.7% |
| 10–19 | 6.5% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 17.7% |
| 35–44 | 8.4% |
| 45–54 | 9.3% |
| 55–64 | 17.1% |
| 65–74 | 10.4% |
| 75+ | 4.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 49.4% |
| Owned outright | 35.2% |
| Rented | 6.5% |
| Vacant | 8.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.8% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 1.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 14.1% |
Businesses in 62443
20 business establishments with 42 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 9
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62426 — Edgewood village, IL (4.7 mi)
- 62473 — Watson village, IL (5.7 mi)
- 62838 — Farina village, IL (8.8 mi)
- 62411 — Altamont city, IL (9.7 mi)
- 62424 — Dieterich village, IL (11.1 mi)
- 62401 — Effingham city, IL (11.8 mi)
- 62858 — Louisville village, IL (12.4 mi)
- 62458 — St. Elmo city, IL (12.9 mi)
Areas that include 62443
- Mason, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Clay County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Effingham County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 8: highest median household income in Effingham County
- No. 4 of 8: highest median home value in Effingham County
- No. 1 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Effingham County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of households with children in Effingham County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Effingham County
- No. 2 of 8: lowest median age in Effingham County
- No. 2 of 8: fastest population growth in Effingham County
Mail every home in 62443
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62443, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62443 in?
- 62443 is a Mason, IL mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Mason; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62443 in?
- 62443 is mostly in Effingham County (89% of its land), with smaller parts in Clay County.
- What is the population of 62443?
- About 1,609 people (±363), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,589.
- What is the median household income in 62443?
- $86,950 (±$12,275), 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 62443?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62443 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62443?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62426 (4.7 mi, Edgewood), 62473 (5.7 mi, Watson), 62838 (8.8 mi, Farina), 62411 (9.7 mi, Altamont), 62424 (11.1 mi, Dieterich) and 62401 (11.8 mi, Effingham).
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