ZIP code 62401
Where is ZIP code 62401?
Effingham, Illinois
Effingham County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62401 belongs to Effingham, Illinois in Effingham County. 62401 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 217 and 447. About 19,273 people live in the 62401 area, where the median household income is $82,374. The closest ZIP codes are 62467 (Teutopolis, 4.6 mi east), 62461 (Shumway, 6.3 mi northwest) and 62462 (Sigel, 7.9 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 62401 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Effingham |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Effingham County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 217, 447 |
| Coordinates | 39.1217, -88.5611 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 624 |
Population and income in 62401
| Population | 19,273 · higher than 82% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 186 · higher than 63% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.8 years · lower than 52% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $82,374 · higher than 62% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,451 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $217,500 · higher than 71% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $735 a month |
| Housing units | 8,935 |
| Households | 8,042 (2.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 103.87 sq mi (plus 0.92 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62401. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62401
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62467 | Teutopolis, IL | 4.6 mi E | Standard |
| 62461 | Shumway, IL | 6.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 62462 | Sigel, IL | 7.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 62473 | Watson, IL | 9.1 mi S | Standard |
| 62424 | Dieterich, IL | 10.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 62411 | Altamont, IL | 10.8 mi W | Standard |
| 62463 | Stewardson, IL | 11.1 mi N | Standard |
| 62443 | Mason, IL | 11.4 mi S | Standard |
| 62445 | Montrose, IL | 12.4 mi E | Standard |
| 62444 | Mode, IL | 13.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 62414 | Beecher City, IL | 13.7 mi W | Standard |
| 62479 | Wheeler, IL | 14.9 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62401 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62401
123 MAIN ST
EFFINGHAM IL 62401
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Blue Point, Boggsville, Douglas, Funkhouser and Green Creek and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62401-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62401?
- 62401 is a Effingham, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62401 in?
- ZIP code 62401 is in Effingham County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62401 in?
- 62401 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62401?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62401 use area codes 217 and 447.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62401?
- About 19,273 people live in ZIP code 62401, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62401?
- The median household income in 62401 is $82,374 a year, higher than 62% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62401?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62401 are 62467 (Teutopolis, 4.6 miles), 62461 (Shumway, 6.3 miles), 62462 (Sigel, 7.9 miles) and 62473 (Watson, 9.1 miles).