62444 ZIP Code — Mode, IL

Shelby County, Illinois

ZIP code 62444 is located in Mode, Illinois, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 28.50 square miles and serves a population of 407 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62444

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 $115,100.

Median household income is $52,500. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 62444 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

407

population

28.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62444 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62444

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62444. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mode	Acceptable
Mode	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62463 Stewardson (6.4 mi) 62461 Shumway (7.5 mi) 62414 Beecher City (8 mi) 62565 Shelbyville (9 mi) 62422 Cowden (9.5 mi) 62465 Strasburg (10.1 mi) 62431 Herrick (11.7 mi) 62571 Tower Hill (12.4 mi) 62411 Altamont (13.2 mi) 61957 Windsor (14.1 mi) 62401 Effingham (15.1 mi) 62462 Sigel (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	407
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	28.50 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.2768
Longitude	-88.7587
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	77.5%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	9.8%	38.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.8%	1.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

407

Population

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$52,500

Median household income

$20,688

Per capita income

$115,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

165

Housing units

7.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	73	17.9%
18 and over	334	82.1%
65 and over	180	44.2%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	407	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.5%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	9.8%	38.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.8%	1.7%	8.8%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 19.7%

$35k–$50k 19.1%

$50k–$75k 39.5%

$75k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	19.7%
$35k–$50k	19.1%
$50k–$75k	39.5%
$75k–$100k	5.3%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
Median income	$52,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 48.0%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 3.9%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	92.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	45.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	70.3%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	44.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	8.6%
Propane / LP gas	79.6%
Wood	8.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	112	73.7%
Cohabiting couple	19	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	13	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	8	5.3%
Households with children under 18	32	21.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	95	62.5%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	24.4%
Married	66.9%	68.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.9%
Widowed	0.0%	4.7%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 61.2%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	8.0%
Elementary school	25	33.3%
High school	31	41.3%
College / grad school	13	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 28.1%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Agriculture & mining 15.1%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Finance & real estate 13.0%

Other services 6.2%

Professional & management 4.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.8%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	4.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.3%
Government	28.1%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.1%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 23.3%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 46.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.5%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.3%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.3%
Public insurance	63.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	392	96.3%
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)	407	100.0%
Born in same state	407	100.0%
Born in different state	358	88.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	33	8.1%
French	15	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	80.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62444

What city is ZIP code 62444 in?

ZIP code 62444 is primarily assigned to Mode, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62444 in?

ZIP code 62444 falls within Shelby County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62444 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 62444 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62444 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 62444 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62444?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62444?

The median home value in ZIP code 62444 is $115,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 62444 in?

ZIP code 62444 observes the CST timezone.