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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
$66,111
Median income
$134,900
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,234. Local economic indicators show a 16.3% poverty rate alongside 0.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $134,900 (30% below the state average); renters pay a median of $786 monthly, and 83.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62411, plus 6 more within Effingham County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 62411?

43.4

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

$33,234

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62411 ranks nationally

Altamont, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,111 40th percentile higher than 40% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,868

Total Housing Units

1,654

Occupied Units

214

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$134,900

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$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

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ZIP 62411 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62411 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62411 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
62458 Saint Elmo, IL 2,228 7.3 mi
62461 Shumway, IL 854 9.2 mi
62414 Beecher City, IL 1,886 8.8 mi
62443 Mason, IL 1,623 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Effingham County

62401 standard
Effingham, IL
Pop: 19,096
62467 standard
Teutopolis, IL
Pop: 3,741
62424 standard
Dieterich, IL
Pop: 2,092
62443 standard
Mason, IL
Pop: 1,623
62473 standard
Watson, IL
Pop: 1,422
62426 standard
Edgewood, IL
Pop: 1,085

Related Areas

Effingham County Altamont, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.