ZIP Code 62461 Demographics

Effingham County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 62461 compared to county averages.

Total Population

652

↓ 98.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$68,194

↓ 6.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$147,700

↓ 11.3% vs county

Median Age

56.3 yrs

↓ +43.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.7%

↑ 73.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 62461 compares to Effingham County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 62461 $68k Effingham $73k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 62461 $148k Effingham $167k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.8%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

95.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

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per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 62461 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$147,700
Down Payment (20%)$29,540
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$938P&I: $747 | Tax: $148 | Ins: $43
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $562/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 62461, sorted by distance.

62444 6.5 mi away shelby county 62463 6.7 mi away shelby county 62414 8.5 mi away fayette county 62411 9.2 mi away effingham county 62465 10.7 mi away shelby county 62422 11.5 mi away shelby county 62438 13.4 mi away shelby county 62458 15.2 mi away fayette county

About Effingham County

Effingham County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 34,594. The county's median household income is $73,181 and median home value is $166,500. ZIP code 62461 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Effingham County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.