62401 ZIP Code – Effingham, Illinois
ZIP code 62401 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Effingham, Illinois, within Effingham County with a population of approximately 19,240 residents. The median household income is $72,438 — near the Illinois average and near the national average. At $181,800, median home values run below the national average, with 74.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $698 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 77% single-family (decreasing), 11% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 2.0%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. About 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 40.2, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 62473, 62467, 62461.
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ZIP 62401 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62401 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $72k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $181k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $698 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.2 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.3% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62473 – Watson
- 62467 – Teutopolis
- 62461 – Shumway
- 62462 – Sigel
- 62411 – Altamont
- 62463 – Stewardson
- 62424 – Dieterich
- 62443 – Mason
- 62445 – Montrose
- 62444 – Mode
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62473 | WATSON | 1,143 | $69,837 |
| 62467 | TEUTOPOLIS | 3,929 | $96,339 |
| 62461 | SHUMWAY | 652 | $68,194 |
| 62462 | SIGEL | 1,197 | $66,518 |
| 62411 | ALTAMONT | 4,070 | $71,157 |