Altamont, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62411
Effingham County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,430
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,111
- Median income Near-median income area
- $134,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Altamont pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62411 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62411 (Altamont, IL) rose +24.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.0 in 2023 to 259.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62411 covers 222.6 square miles in Altamont, Effingham County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,430 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62411 reports a modest median household income of $66,111 (17% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,234. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 0.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $134,900 (30% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $786; owner occupancy is 83.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Effingham County, so 62411 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 62411
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Altamont, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62411.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62411, Altamont, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,430
Population
222.6
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62411?
43.4
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$66,111
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$33,234
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62411 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Altamont, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,111 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,868housing units
1,868
Total Housing Units
1,654
Occupied Units
214
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$134,900
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$786
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+24.2%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62411 have increased 24.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.2% | 163 |
| 2021 | +4.5% | 170 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 198 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 209 |
| 2024 | +24.2% | 260 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 117 business establishments in ZIP 62411, employing approximately 1,118 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,380,000.
117
Businesses
1,118
Employees
$59.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 18.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 14 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.1% |
| Information | 5 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62411 vs 62458 →
ZIP 62411 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62411
Altamont (62411)
4,430 residents
- 62458
Saint Elmo (62458)
2,228 residents
- 62414
Beecher City (62414)
1,886 residents
- 62443 1,623
Mason (62443)
1,623 residents
- 62461 854
Shumway (62461)
854 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62411 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62411 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62443
Mason (62443)
$86,950 median income
- 62461
Shumway (62461)
$74,350 median income
- 62411
Altamont (62411)
$66,111 median income
- 62414
Beecher City (62414)
$58,370 median income
- 62458
Saint Elmo (62458)
$48,810 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62411 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62411, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,430 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62411 in?
ZIP code 62411 (Altamont) is located in Effingham County, Illinois. Effingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/effingham-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62411?
ZIP code 62411 in Altamont, IL has a population of 4,430 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62411?
The median household income in ZIP 62411 is $66,111, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62411?
The median home value in ZIP 62411 is $134,900, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62411?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62411 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62411?
ZIP code 62411 has 117 business establishments employing approximately 1,118 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62411?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62411 are: Other services (except public administration) (22), Accommodation and food services (15), Construction (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62411?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62411 increased by 24.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62411?
In ZIP code 62411, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62411?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62411 is 20.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62411?
In ZIP code 62411, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62411?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62411 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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