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Effingham County

Population: 34,668 · 9 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
34,668
People
Median age
40
Housing
Total households
13,951
Income
Median household income
$80,404
Housing
Total housing units
15,413
Employment
Employment rate
64.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
26.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
94.7%
County details
Local time 03:25:58(CT)
NameEffingham
Total ZIP codes9total
ZIP codes (by type)
9 Standard
Area code217, 447, 618, 730
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates39.0479445, -88.5928488
Land area478.8 sq miles(1,240 km²)

Map of Effingham county, Illinois with ZIP codes

Map of Effingham County, Illinois and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Effingham County

Compare the largest cities in Effingham County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Effingham12,252$72,3771ZIPs
Altamont2,216$75,5101ZIPs
Teutopolis1,618$115,9381ZIPs
Dieterich890$74,5001ZIPs
Watson668$74,1671ZIPs
Edgewood398$47,6041ZIPs
Mason323$65,4551ZIPs
Montrose210$60,6251ZIPs
Shumway188$82,1591ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Effingham County

Review the most populated postal areas across Effingham County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
62401Effingham$82,37419,408
62411Altamont$66,1114,408
62467Teutopolis$96,4063,764
62424Dieterich$84,6352,427
62443Mason$86,9501,589
62473Watson$74,7001,280
62445Montrose$81,484940
62426Edgewood$51,667912
62461Shumway$74,350781

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS