62685 ZIP Code — Shipman, IL

Macoupin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62685 is located in Shipman, Illinois, within Macoupin County. It covers approximately 81.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,692 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62685

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,500. 36% 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. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62685 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,692

population

81.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62685 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62685

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62685. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shipman	Acceptable
Shipman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62079 Piasa (6.9 mi) 62014 Bunker Hill (7.3 mi) 62063 Medora (8.4 mi) 62033 Gillespie (8.7 mi) 62630 Chesterfield (9.6 mi) 62012 Brighton (10.5 mi) 62626 Carlinville (11.3 mi) 62021 Dorsey (11.4 mi) 62009 Benld (11.7 mi) 62069 Mount Olive (14.3 mi) 62088 Staunton (14.4 mi) 62067 Moro (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,692
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	81.86 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	39.1454
Longitude	-90.0074
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	48.6%	44.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	32.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,692

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$58,500

Median household income

$27,831

Per capita income

$119,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

691

Housing units

21.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

116

45–54

137

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	420	24.8%
18 and over	1,272	75.2%
65 and over	305	18.0%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.7%

Black or African American 11.8%

Two or more races 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,484	87.7%
Black or African American	200	11.8%
Two or more races	5	0.3%
Asian	2	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	44.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	32.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$58,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 28.1%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	21.0%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	21.5%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	14.5%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.7%
1 vehicle	19.6%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.7%
Electricity	21.2%
Propane / LP gas	40.9%
Wood	2.4%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	404	65.4%
Cohabiting couple	42	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	83	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	89	14.4%
Households with children under 18	165	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	210	34.0%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	17.0%
Married	61.4%	62.2%
Separated	0.9%	0.6%
Widowed	1.4%	5.3%
Divorced	12.8%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 15.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	5.4%
Kindergarten	11	3.9%
Elementary school	141	50.4%
High school	90	32.1%
College / grad school	23	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Transportation & utilities 16.5%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Retail trade 11.1%

Construction 7.0%

Other services 7.0%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Professional & management 4.0%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Public administration 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	27.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.9%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 22.1%

18 and over 14.7%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 35.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	179	14.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	39.8%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,562	92.3%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,687	99.7%
Born in same state	1,687	99.7%
Born in different state	1,446	85.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.3%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	231	13.7%
Italian	205	12.1%
Arab	107	6.3%
Polish	34	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	1.6%
Norwegian	7	0.4%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62685

What city is ZIP code 62685 in?

ZIP code 62685 is primarily assigned to Shipman, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62685 in?

ZIP code 62685 falls within Macoupin County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62685 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 62685 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62685?

16% of residents in ZIP code 62685 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62685 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 62685 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 62685 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 62685 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62685 in?

ZIP code 62685 observes the CST timezone.