62411 ZIP Code — Altamont, IL

Effingham County, Illinois

ZIP code 62411 is located in Altamont, Illinois, within Effingham County. It covers approximately 85.33 square miles and serves a population of 4,070 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62411

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,157. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62411 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,070

population

85.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62411 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62411

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62411. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Altamont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62458 Saint Elmo (6.8 mi) 62473 Watson (8.4 mi) 62414 Beecher City (8.6 mi) 62461 Shumway (8.6 mi) 62401 Effingham (9.2 mi) 62443 Mason (10.7 mi) 62418 Brownstown (12 mi) 62422 Cowden (12.5 mi) 62444 Mode (13.2 mi) 62426 Edgewood (13.3 mi) 62463 Stewardson (14.7 mi) 62467 Teutopolis (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,070
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	85.33 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	39.0858
Longitude	-88.7488
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	41.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	32.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	20.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.5%	5.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,070

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$71,157

Median household income

$36,423

Per capita income

$134,700

Median home value

$842

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

1,567

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

201

10–14

194

116

15–19

112

20–24

294

25–34

286

245

35–44

238

299

45–54

290

55–59

136

60–64

131

265

65–74

258

116

75–84

113

107

85+

103

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	836	20.5%
18 and over	3,234	79.5%
65 and over	962	23.6%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Two or more races 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,051	99.4%
Two or more races	13	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.1%
Other race	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	41.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	32.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	20.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.5%	5.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$71,157

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,700
Median rent / month	$842
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	80.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	20.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	47.9%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.0%
Electricity	16.8%
Propane / LP gas	21.6%
Wood	1.7%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	869	50.2%
Cohabiting couple	127	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	358	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	378	21.8%
Households with children under 18	436	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	644	37.2%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	18.1%
Married	51.6%	57.1%
Separated	0.3%	1.3%
Widowed	8.6%	12.6%
Divorced	10.2%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	5.8%
Kindergarten	45	4.7%
Elementary school	473	49.3%
High school	202	21.1%
College / grad school	183	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Retail trade 12.3%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Other services 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Wholesale trade 6.2%

Professional & management 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Construction 3.6%

Public administration 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	5.4%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 17.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	416	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.0%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,973	97.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,046	99.4%
Born in same state	4,046	99.4%
Born in different state	3,563	87.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	24	0.6%
Not a US citizen	24	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	350	8.6%
Arab	335	8.2%
French	268	6.6%
English	40	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	18	0.4%
Dutch	16	0.4%
Norwegian	8	0.2%
Polish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	93.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62411

What city is ZIP code 62411 in?

ZIP code 62411 is primarily assigned to Altamont, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62411 in?

ZIP code 62411 falls within Effingham County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62411 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 62411 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62411 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 62411 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62411 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 62411 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62411?

The median home value in ZIP code 62411 is $134,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 62411 in?

ZIP code 62411 observes the CST timezone.