62644 ZIP Code — Havana, IL

Mason County, Illinois

ZIP code 62644 is located in Havana, Illinois, within Mason County. It covers approximately 96.55 square miles and serves a population of 4,690 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 62644

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,970. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62644 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,690

population

96.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62644 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62644

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62644. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Havana	Acceptable
Havana	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61542 Lewistown (6.5 mi) 61567 Topeka (8.7 mi) 62655 Kilbourne (9.8 mi) 62617 Bath (11 mi) 61441 Ipava (11.6 mi) 62633 Easton (12.3 mi) 61501 Astoria (12.8 mi) 61532 Forest City (13.7 mi) 62673 Oakford (14.2 mi) 61427 Cuba (16.2 mi) 62624 Browning (16.7 mi) 62627 Chandlerville (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,690
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	96.55 sq mi
Water area	7.93 sq mi
Latitude	40.2883
Longitude	-90.0715
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	47.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	31.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	17.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,690

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$53,970

Median household income

$31,240

Per capita income

$93,400

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

2,018

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

112

Under 5

106

126

5–9

118

185

10–14

173

130

15–19

122

20–24

294

25–34

277

307

35–44

288

234

45–54

219

205

55–59

192

171

60–64

160

284

65–74

266

202

75–84

190

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,009	21.5%
18 and over	3,681	78.5%
65 and over	1,097	23.4%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Two or more races 2.4%

Black or African American 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,538	96.4%
Two or more races	115	2.4%
Black or African American	17	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	17	0.4%
Asian	15	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	47.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	31.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	17.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 16.5%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	16.5%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$53,970

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 43.9%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,400
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	15.6%
Single-family detached	86.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	26.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	22.8%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.4%
Electricity	19.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	853	41.2%
Cohabiting couple	299	14.5%
Male householder, no spouse	514	24.9%
Female householder, no spouse	402	19.4%
Households with children under 18	521	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	791	38.2%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	23.6%
Married	42.8%	48.4%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	8.7%	13.1%
Divorced	12.5%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	0.7%
Kindergarten	17	2.0%
Elementary school	500	58.8%
High school	213	25.0%
College / grad school	115	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Retail trade 12.1%

Professional & management 10.6%

Public administration 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Construction 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 3.1%

Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 21.3%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 43.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	34.7%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	325	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	12.9%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.6%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,472	95.4%
Spanish	28	0.6%
Other Indo-European	13	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	15	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,663	99.4%
Born in same state	4,648	99.1%
Born in different state	4,164	88.8%
Foreign born	15	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	27	0.6%
Not a US citizen	11	40.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	861	18.4%
Italian	647	13.8%
Arab	290	6.2%
English	54	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	40	0.9%
German	25	0.5%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62644

What city is ZIP code 62644 in?

ZIP code 62644 is primarily assigned to Havana, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62644 in?

ZIP code 62644 falls within Mason County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62644 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 62644 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62644?

15% of residents in ZIP code 62644 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62644?

The median home value in ZIP code 62644 is $93,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 62644?

ZIP code 62644 has an estimated population of 4,690 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62644 in?

ZIP code 62644 observes the CST timezone.