62461 ZIP Code – Shumway, Illinois
62461 is a ZIP code serving Shumway, Illinois in Effingham County with a population of approximately 652 residents. At $68,194, the median household income here runs near the Illinois average and near the U.S. average. The median home value of $147,700 is well below the national average, with 82.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 86% single-family (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 1.9%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. An estimated 12.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. About 16.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The median age is 41.0, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 62444, 62463, 62401.
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ZIP 62461 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62461 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 652 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $68k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $147k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.0 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.5% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62444 – Mode
- 62463 – Stewardson
- 62401 – Effingham
- 62414 – Beecher City
- 62411 – Altamont
- 62465 – Strasburg
- 62462 – Sigel
- 62422 – Cowden
- 62438 – Lakewood
- 62473 – Watson
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62444 | MODE | 407 | $52,500 |
| 62463 | STEWARDSON | 1,160 | $53,226 |
| 62401 | EFFINGHAM | 19,240 | $72,438 |
| 62414 | BEECHER CITY | 1,644 | $51,458 |
| 62411 | ALTAMONT | 4,070 | $71,157 |