Shelby County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 12 ZIP codes · 12 cities
12
ZIP codes
20,789
population (2021)
-7.0%
pop change since 2010
17173
FIPS code
Shelby County ZIP code map
About Shelby County
Shelby County is located in Illinois and contains 12 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 20,789 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7% from 22,363 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Shelby County is 17173.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 20,789 |
| 2010 population | 22,363 |
| Change | -7.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17173 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Shelby County
Cowden
Findlay
Herrick
Lakewood
Mode
Oconee
Shelbyville
Sigel
Stewardson
Strasburg
Tower Hill
Windsor
ZIP codes for Shelby County, IL (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61957 | Windsor | Shelby | View map |
| 62422 | Cowden | Shelby | View map |
| 62431 | Herrick | Shelby | View map |
| 62438 | Lakewood | Shelby | View map |
| 62444 | Mode | Shelby | View map |
| 62462 | Sigel | Shelby | View map |
| 62463 | Stewardson | Shelby | View map |
| 62465 | Strasburg | Shelby | View map |
| 62534 | Findlay | Shelby | View map |
| 62553 | Oconee | Shelby | View map |
| 62565 | Shelbyville | Shelby | View map |
| 62571 | Tower Hill | Shelby | View map |
Demographics & statistics
19,360
Population
44.9
Median age
$64,900
Median household income
$31,359
Per capita income
$133,050
Median home value
$648
Median monthly rent
84.7%
Home ownership
11.0%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
7,357
Housing units
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
487
Under 5
486
634
5–9
633
648
10–14
648
549
15–19
549
465
20–24
464
923
25–34
923
1,174
35–44
1,172
1,137
45–54
1,136
709
55–59
708
745
60–64
745
1,288
65–74
1,286
665
75–84
665
261
85+
260
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,280 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 15,080 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,425 | 25.2% |
| Median age | 44.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.3%
Two or more races
1.7%
Hispanic or Latino
0.9%
Black or African American
0.3%
Other race
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,809 | 96.3% |
| Two or more races | 326 | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 181 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 59 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
15.9%
$50k–$75k
21.2%
$75k–$100k
17.5%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
3.1%
$200k+
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.3% |
| Median income | $64,900 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.5%
$50k–$100k
26.2%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
13.2%
$200k–$300k
18.4%
$300k–$500k
9.6%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,050 |
| Median rent / month | $648 |
| Owner occupied | 84.7% |
| Renter occupied | 15.3% |
| Vacant | 10.7% |
| Single-family detached | 86.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 9.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% |
| 3 or more | 34.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.0% |
| Electricity | 14.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 39.9% |
| Wood | 5.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,368 | 61.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 458 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,268 | 13.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,988 | 16.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,105 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,068 | 39.8% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.6% | 18.7% |
| Married | 63.1% | 61.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
43.8%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Associate's degree
13.5%
Bachelor's degree
14.1%
Graduate / professional
3.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 271 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 174 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,096 | 43.5% |
| High school | 1,028 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 700 | 14.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Manufacturing
14.0%
Retail trade
12.3%
Other services
8.9%
Construction
8.4%
Agriculture & mining
6.7%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Professional & management
4.5%
Public administration
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.9% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 18.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.3% |
| Government | 15.2% |
| Self-employed | 11.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.4% |
| Carpool | 4.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.0%
Under 18 years
15.2%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
25.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.3% |
| Retirement income | 27.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.2% |
| High cholesterol | 35.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 28.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 25.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,307 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 14.0% |
| 65 and over | 34.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.9% |
| Public insurance | 43.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,387 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 59 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 44 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,150 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 19,058 | 99.1% |
| Born in different state | 17,056 | 90.4% |
| Foreign born | 92 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 210 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 133 | 19.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,341 | 12.1% |
| French | 1,966 | 10.2% |
| Italian | 1,634 | 8.4% |
| English | 207 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 60 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 21 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 15 | 0.1% |
| German | 7 | 0% |
| Irish | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.5% |
| Internet access | 88.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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