62461 ZIP Code — Shumway, IL

Effingham County, Illinois

ZIP code 62461 is located in Shumway, Illinois, within Effingham County. It covers approximately 41.76 square miles and serves a population of 652 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62461

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 $147,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,194. 46% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 62461 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

652

population

41.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62461 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62461

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62461. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shumway	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62463 Stewardson (6.2 mi) 62444 Mode (7.5 mi) 62401 Effingham (7.6 mi) 62411 Altamont (8.6 mi) 62414 Beecher City (9.6 mi) 62462 Sigel (10.8 mi) 62473 Watson (11.6 mi) 62467 Teutopolis (11.8 mi) 62422 Cowden (13.2 mi) 62465 Strasburg (13.6 mi) 62447 Neoga (14.2 mi) 62458 Saint Elmo (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	652
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	41.76 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	39.1939
Longitude	-88.6695
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	41.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	32.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	20.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	5.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

652

Population

People per sq mi

56.3

Median age

$68,194

Median household income

$39,937

Per capita income

$147,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.7%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

314

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	106	16.3%
18 and over	546	83.7%
65 and over	206	31.6%
Median age	56.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	643	97.3%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.4%
Two or more races	9	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	41.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	32.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	20.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	5.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 28.2%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	28.2%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$68,194

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 17.8%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.7%
Renter occupied	4.3%
Vacant	1.5%
Single-family detached	87.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.4%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	29.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	30.0%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.4%
Electricity	18.6%
Propane / LP gas	46.1%
Wood	8.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	172	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	100	31.0%
Female householder, no spouse	46	14.2%
Households with children under 18	57	17.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	132	40.9%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	13.9%
Married	62.1%	69.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	3.0%	9.9%
Divorced	11.7%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	24.5%
Kindergarten	9	9.6%
Elementary school	39	41.5%
High school	13	13.8%
College / grad school	10	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 17.2%

Agriculture & mining 16.9%

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Wholesale trade 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Public administration 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Retail trade 3.2%

Professional & management 2.9%

Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.9%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	12.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.8%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.6

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 22.2%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	68.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	14.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.2%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	610	93.6%
Spanish	9	1.5%
Other Indo-European	9	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	645	98.9%
Born in same state	645	98.9%
Born in different state	620	95.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	1.1%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	92	14.1%
French	33	5.1%
Italian	24	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.8%
Norwegian	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.5%
Internet access	81.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62461

What city is ZIP code 62461 in?

ZIP code 62461 is primarily assigned to Shumway, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62461 in?

ZIP code 62461 falls within Effingham County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62461 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 62461 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 62461 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 62461 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62461 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 62461 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62461 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 62461 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62461 in?

ZIP code 62461 observes the CST timezone.