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Havana, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62644

Mason County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,385
20/sq mi
$57,689
Median income
$102,900
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Havana pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62644 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62644 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Havana, Mason County, Illinois, home to 5,385 residents across 267.9 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62644 reports a modest median household income of $57,689 (28% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,514. Local economic indicators show a 17.5% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $102,900 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $750 per month, and 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Mason County, letting you compare 62644 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 62644

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Havana, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62644.

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 62644, Havana, 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

5,385

Population

267.9

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62644?

47.2

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$57,689

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$32,514

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62644 ranks nationally

Havana, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,689 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,443

Total Housing Units

2,111

Occupied Units

332

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$102,900

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$750

Median Rent

1961

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

155

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+55%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62644 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +55% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -0.2% 118
2020 -1.5% 116
2021 +10.5% 128
2022 +2.5% 131
2024 – 155

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 127 business establishments in ZIP 62644, employing approximately 1,226 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,165,000.

127

Businesses

1,226

Employees

$53.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 25 19.7%
Accommodation and food services 21 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 18 14.2%
Health care and social assistance 16 12.6%
Wholesale trade 11 8.7%
Finance and insurance 8 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 5.5%
Construction 5 3.9%
Manufacturing 5 3.9%
Utilities 3 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.4%

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 62644 vs 61542 →

ZIP 62644 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 62644 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 62644 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 62644 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
61542 Lewistown, IL 3,794 7.9 mi
62655 Kilbourne, IL 568 9.2 mi
61543 Liverpool, IL 151 10.1 mi
62617 Bath, IL 762 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mason County

61546 standard
Manito, IL
Pop: 4,276
62664 standard
Mason City, IL
Pop: 3,042
62682 standard
San Jose, IL
Pop: 907
62617 standard
Bath, IL
Pop: 762
62633 standard
Easton, IL
Pop: 647
61567 standard
Topeka, IL
Pop: 624

Related Areas

Mason County Havana, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62644 in? ▼
ZIP code 62644 (Havana) is located in Mason County, Illinois. Mason County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mason-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62644? ▼
ZIP code 62644 in Havana, IL has a population of 5,385 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62644? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62644 is $57,689, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62644? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62644 is $102,900, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62644? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62644 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62644? ▼
ZIP code 62644 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 1,226 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62644? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62644 are: Retail trade (25), Accommodation and food services (21), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62644? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62644 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 55%. 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 62644? ▼
In ZIP code 62644, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 62644? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62644 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62644? ▼
In ZIP code 62644, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62644? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62644 is 17.5% 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.