62443 ZIP Code — Mason, IL

Effingham County, Illinois

ZIP code 62443 is located in Mason, Illinois, within Effingham County. It covers approximately 77.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,849 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62443

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,083. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62443 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,849

population

77.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mason	Acceptable
Mason	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62426 Edgewood (4.4 mi) 62473 Watson (5.5 mi) 62838 Farina (9 mi) 62411 Altamont (10.7 mi) 62858 Louisville (10.9 mi) 62401 Effingham (10.9 mi) 62424 Dieterich (11.2 mi) 62458 Saint Elmo (13.4 mi) 62880 Saint Peter (13.6 mi) 62467 Teutopolis (15.7 mi) 62461 Shumway (16.4 mi) 62418 Brownstown (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,849
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	77.73 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	38.9575
Longitude	-88.6377
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	45.9%	41.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	32.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	20.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.3%	5.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,849

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$77,083

Median household income

$32,904

Per capita income

$158,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.2%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

720

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

136

25–34

152

35–44

107

45–54

120

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	437	23.6%
18 and over	1,412	76.4%
65 and over	292	15.8%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 3.3%

Two or more races 0.9%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,749	91.4%
Hispanic or Latino	64	3.3%
Other race	64	3.3%
Two or more races	18	0.9%
Asian	9	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	41.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	32.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	20.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.3%	5.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$77,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 26.1%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.2%
Renter occupied	7.8%
Vacant	5.5%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	24.8%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	7.1%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	20.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	5.9%
5+ bedrooms	11.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	13.5%
2 vehicles	54.4%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.9%
Electricity	11.3%
Propane / LP gas	54.9%
Wood	15.9%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	460	62.7%
Cohabiting couple	82	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	121	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	71	9.7%
Households with children under 18	243	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	202	27.5%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	19.9%
Married	58.9%	69.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.8%
Widowed	0.6%	4.3%
Divorced	9.6%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 48.8%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	71	21.6%
Kindergarten	77	23.4%
Elementary school	94	28.6%
High school	72	21.9%
College / grad school	15	4.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.1%

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Retail trade 12.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Construction 9.2%

Other services 8.6%

Public administration 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Professional & management 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Information 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	8.0%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	12.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 19.4%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 53.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,676	90.6%
Spanish	7	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,842	99.6%
Born in same state	1,838	99.4%
Born in different state	1,628	88.0%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.4%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	135	7.3%
French	113	6.1%
Italian	93	5%
English	21	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	0.6%
Irish	2	0.1%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62443

What city is ZIP code 62443 in?

ZIP code 62443 is primarily assigned to Mason, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62443 in?

ZIP code 62443 falls within Effingham County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62443 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 62443 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62443?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 62443 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 62443 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62443?

The median home value in ZIP code 62443 is $158,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 62443 in?

ZIP code 62443 observes the CST timezone.