62438 ZIP Code — Lakewood, IL

Shelby County, Illinois

ZIP code 62438 is located in Lakewood, Illinois, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 23.27 square miles and serves a population of 211 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62438

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $233,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,500. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62438 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

211

population

23.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62438 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62438

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62438. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lakewood	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	211
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	23.27 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.3111
Longitude	-88.8606
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	26.5%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	73.5%	38.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

211

Population

People per sq mi

58.9

Median age

$48,500

Median household income

$27,518

Per capita income

$233,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	211	100.0%
65 and over	79	37.4%
Median age	58.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	211	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.5%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	73.5%	38.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	8.8%

$35k–$50k 53.1%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 32.3%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	53.1%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	32.3%
Median income	$48,500

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 67.8%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$233,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	24.0%
1980–1989	61.5%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	90.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.4%
2 vehicles	29.2%
3 or more	61.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.4%
Propane / LP gas	67.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	74	77.1%
Cohabiting couple	22	22.9%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	50	52.1%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	22.8%
Married	76.4%	55.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	21.8%
Divorced	23.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 9.5%

Associate's degree 30.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.7%

Other services 25.4%

Retail trade 18.9%

Manufacturing 18.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.7%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	44.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.7%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	30.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	30.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.1%
Retirement income	42.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	57.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.6%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	211	100.0%
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)	211	100.0%
Born in same state	211	100.0%
Born in different state	191	90.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	80	37.9%
French	30	14.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11	5.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62438

What city is ZIP code 62438 in?

ZIP code 62438 is primarily assigned to Lakewood, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62438 in?

ZIP code 62438 falls within Shelby County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62438 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 62438 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62438 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 62438 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62438 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 62438 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 62438?

ZIP code 62438 has an estimated population of 211 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62438 in?

ZIP code 62438 observes the CST timezone.