62984 ZIP Code — Shawneetown, IL

Gallatin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62984 is located in Shawneetown, Illinois, within Gallatin County. It covers approximately 97.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,558 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62984

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $78,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

The gap between median ($42,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 62984 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,558

population

97.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62984 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62984

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62984. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shawneetown	Acceptable
Shawneetown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62954 Junction (5.7 mi) 62979 Ridgway (10.2 mi) 42459 Sturgis (10.9 mi) 62919 Cave In Rock (11.5 mi) 62931 Elizabethtown (11.6 mi) 62934 Equality (11.8 mi) 42437 Morganfield (12.8 mi) 62867 New Haven (13.3 mi) 62871 Omaha (14.4 mi) 42462 Waverly (17.6 mi) 42461 Uniontown (17.9 mi) 62930 Eldorado (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,558
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	97.46 sq mi
Water area	2.63 sq mi
Latitude	37.6820
Longitude	-88.1427
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	72.5%	53.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	10.0%	30.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	12.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.1%	4.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,558

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$42,083

Median household income

$28,967

Per capita income

$78,300

Median home value

$492

Median monthly rent

63.3%

Home ownership

28.2%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

523

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

100

25–34

103

35–44

142

45–54

146

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	374	24.0%
18 and over	1,184	76.0%
65 and over	341	21.9%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,548	98.7%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.6%
Two or more races	10	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.5%	53.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	10.0%	30.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	12.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.1%	4.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 15.2%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 19.5%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	15.2%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	19.5%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	9.4%
Median income	$42,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.9%

$50k–$100k 38.3%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k–$300k 1.9%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$78,300
Median rent / month	$492
Owner occupied	63.3%
Renter occupied	36.7%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	50.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.8%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	22.3%
1960–1969	24.9%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	41.6%
2 vehicles	24.9%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.3%
Electricity	48.5%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	262	40.2%
Cohabiting couple	39	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	97	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	253	38.9%
Households with children under 18	276	42.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	266	40.9%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	16.0%
Married	47.6%	46.9%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	11.9%
Divorced	15.5%	25.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 27.1%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	3.8%
Kindergarten	5	1.5%
Elementary school	202	59.2%
High school	113	33.1%
College / grad school	8	2.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Retail trade 12.6%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Professional & management 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Construction 4.8%

Other services 4.8%

Public administration 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	26.6%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 28.2%

Under 18 years 32.9%

18 and over 26.8%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 60.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	12.7%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	13.6%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	60.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.9%
Public insurance	56.9%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,497	96.1%
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)	1,558	100.0%
Born in same state	1,558	100.0%
Born in different state	989	63.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	356	22.8%
Italian	185	11.9%
Arab	71	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	38	2.4%
Irish	3	0.2%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	80.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62984

What city is ZIP code 62984 in?

ZIP code 62984 is primarily assigned to Shawneetown, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62984 in?

ZIP code 62984 falls within Gallatin County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62984?

28% of residents in ZIP code 62984 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62984 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62984 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62984?

The median home value in ZIP code 62984 is $78,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62984?

The median household income in ZIP code 62984 is $42,083, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62984 in?

ZIP code 62984 observes the CST timezone.