62984 ZIP Code – Shawneetown, Illinois
Located in Shawneetown, Illinois, ZIP code 62984 is a small ZIP code within Gallatin County with a population of approximately 1,558 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $42,083, which is well below the Illinois average and well below the national figure. At $78,300, median home values run well below the national average, with 64.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $492 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 54% single-family (increasing), 16% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 20.5%, well above the national average. About 17.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. At 47.7, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 62979, 62954, 62934.
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ZIP 62984 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62984 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,558 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $78k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $492 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.9% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62979 – Ridgway
- 62954 – Junction
- 62934 – Equality
- 62871 – Omaha
- 62867 – New Haven
- 42437 – Morganfield
- 42459 – Sturgis
- 62919 – Cave In Rock
- 42461 – Uniontown
- 62931 – Elizabethtown
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62979 | RIDGWAY | 948 | $65,714 |
| 62954 | JUNCTION | 590 | $55,977 |
| 62934 | EQUALITY | 715 | $60,931 |
| 62871 | OMAHA | 620 | $76,200 |
| 62867 | NEW HAVEN | 485 | $34,432 |