62424 ZIP Code — Dieterich, IL
Effingham County, Illinois
ZIP code 62424 is located in Dieterich, Illinois, within Effingham County. It covers approximately 85.87 square miles and serves a population of 2,475 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
About ZIP code 62424
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $207,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $76,833.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,475
population
85.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62424 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62424
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62424. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dieterich | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
62479 Wheeler (7.8 mi)
62473 Watson (9.8 mi)
62467 Teutopolis (10.3 mi)
62443 Mason (11.2 mi)
62401 Effingham (11.2 mi)
62858 Louisville (12.6 mi)
62448 Newton (12.7 mi)
62445 Montrose (13.5 mi)
62434 Ingraham (14 mi)
62426 Edgewood (14.4 mi)
62436 Jewett (15.9 mi)
62462 Sigel (16 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,475 |
| Population density | 29 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 85.87 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.9920 |
| Longitude | -88.4341 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 217 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.7% | 41.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.3% | 32.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 20.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 5.1% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
2,475
Population
29
People per sq mi
31.8
Median age
$76,833
Median household income
$32,609
Per capita income
$207,400
Median home value
$641
Median monthly rent
82.8%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
765
Housing units
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
128
Under 5
120
124
5–9
116
119
10–14
111
69
15–19
65
50
20–24
48
191
25–34
179
191
35–44
180
120
45–54
113
89
55–59
83
92
60–64
86
57
65–74
54
32
75–84
30
14
85+
14
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 816 | 33.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,659 | 67.0% |
| 65 and over | 201 | 8.1% |
| Median age | 31.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.6%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
0.4%
Hispanic or Latino
0.3%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,423 | 97.6% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.7% | 41.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.3% | 32.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 20.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 5.1% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
1.5%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
7.5%
$50k–$75k
21.7%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
24.3%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $76,833 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.9%
$50k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
10.2%
$150k–$200k
16.7%
$200k–$300k
30.5%
$300k–$500k
17.0%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,400 |
| Median rent / month | $641 |
| Owner occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter occupied | 17.2% |
| Vacant | 3.3% |
| Single-family detached | 81.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 10.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.88 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% |
| 3 or more | 32.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.7% |
| Electricity | 25.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 37.4% |
| Wood | 7.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 560 | 63.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 58 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 141 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 129 | 14.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 391 | 44.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 157 | 17.7% |
| Average household size | 2.79 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.4% | 16.6% |
| Married | 62.8% | 66.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 8.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
33.7%
Some college, no degree
17.0%
Associate's degree
12.7%
Bachelor's degree
22.0%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 76 | 10.7% |
| Kindergarten | 57 | 8.1% |
| Elementary school | 387 | 54.7% |
| High school | 105 | 14.8% |
| College / grad school | 83 | 11.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.8%
Manufacturing
12.8%
Construction
9.8%
Retail trade
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
9.5%
Agriculture & mining
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Other services
7.0%
Professional & management
5.2%
Wholesale trade
4.1%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Public administration
3.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.9% |
| Service | 14.5% |
| Sales & office | 23.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 17.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.0% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.0% |
| Carpool | 2.9% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 9.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.5 |
Poverty
All people
9.9%
Under 18 years
15.9%
18 and over
7.0%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
18.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.1% |
| Retirement income | 14.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 23.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 67.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 93 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 1.1% |
| 18–64 years | 12.1% |
| 65 and over | 42.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.5% |
| Public insurance | 28.3% |
| No insurance | 4.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,227 | 90.0% |
| Spanish | 11 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,475 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 2,475 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 2,265 | 91.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 261 | 10.5% |
| French | 125 | 5.1% |
| Arab | 122 | 4.9% |
| Polish | 7 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 5 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 3 | 0.1% |
| English | 3 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.9% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62424
What city is ZIP code 62424 in?
ZIP code 62424 is primarily assigned to Dieterich, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62424 in?
ZIP code 62424 falls within Effingham County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 62424 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 62424 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 62424 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 62424 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 62424?
ZIP code 62424 has an estimated population of 2,475 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62424?
The median home value in ZIP code 62424 is $207,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 62424 in?
ZIP code 62424 observes the CST timezone.