Effingham County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 10 ZIP codes · 10 cities
10
ZIP codes
34,430
population (2021)
+0.5%
pop change since 2010
17049
FIPS code
Effingham County ZIP code map
About Effingham County
Effingham County is located in Illinois and contains 10 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 34,430 as of 2021,
an increase of
0.5% from 34,242 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Effingham County is 17049.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 34,430 |
| 2010 population | 34,242 |
| Change | +0.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17049 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Effingham County
ZIP codes for Effingham County, IL (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62401 | Effingham | Effingham | View map |
| 62411 | Altamont | Effingham | View map |
| 62414 | Beecher City | Effingham | View map |
| 62424 | Dieterich | Effingham | View map |
| 62426 | Edgewood | Effingham | View map |
| 62443 | Mason | Effingham | View map |
| 62445 | Montrose | Effingham | View map |
| 62461 | Shumway | Effingham | View map |
| 62467 | Teutopolis | Effingham | View map |
| 62473 | Watson | Effingham | View map |
Demographics & statistics
35,892
Population
40.4
Median age
$73,805
Median household income
$37,835
Per capita income
$150,667
Median home value
$508
Median monthly rent
84.7%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
12,813
Housing units
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,146
Under 5
1,116
1,155
5–9
1,126
1,260
10–14
1,228
1,078
15–19
1,050
971
20–24
946
2,375
25–34
2,313
2,150
35–44
2,094
2,062
45–54
2,008
1,327
55–59
1,293
1,291
60–64
1,257
1,914
65–74
1,865
926
75–84
902
526
85+
513
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,436 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 27,456 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,646 | 20.4% |
| Median age | 40.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.3%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.6%
Other race
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,560 | 95.3% |
| Two or more races | 672 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 386 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 235 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 223 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 185 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
16.8%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $73,805 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.2%
$50k–$100k
21.4%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k–$300k
18.7%
$300k–$500k
10.5%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,667 |
| Median rent / month | $508 |
| Owner occupied | 84.7% |
| Renter occupied | 15.3% |
| Vacant | 6.7% |
| Single-family detached | 81.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 11.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% |
| 3 or more | 29.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.5% |
| Electricity | 24.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 36.3% |
| Wood | 5.3% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,750 | 55.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,088 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,625 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,245 | 18.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,520 | 28.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,558 | 33.6% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.8% | 18.6% |
| Married | 56.8% | 61.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
39.2%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
14.7%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 596 | 10.8% |
| Kindergarten | 420 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,927 | 46.2% |
| High school | 1,705 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,186 | 13.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.2%
Manufacturing
15.6%
Retail trade
11.0%
Construction
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Other services
6.2%
Agriculture & mining
5.9%
Professional & management
5.5%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Public administration
2.8%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.0% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 19.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.7% |
| Government | 8.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.4% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
13.5%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
28.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.5% |
| High cholesterol | 33.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 26.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 23.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,144 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 37.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.9% |
| Public insurance | 38.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,630 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 500 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 373 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 89 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 38 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,094 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 35,014 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 30,817 | 88.4% |
| Foreign born | 80 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 798 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 370 | 56.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,604 | 10% |
| Italian | 3,332 | 9.3% |
| French | 3,001 | 8.4% |
| English | 212 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 104 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 71 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 48 | 0.1% |
| German | 44 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 17 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 88.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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