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 Moderate-density area
- $57,689
- Median income Below-median income area
- $102,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,514. The poverty rate is 17.5%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $102,900 (46% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $750; owner occupancy is 81.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mason County, so 62644 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 62644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Havana, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62644.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
11 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 62644?
47.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
2.0%
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?
$57,689
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$32,514
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62644 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Havana, 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)
$57,689 18th percentile higher than 18% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,443housing units
2,443
Total Housing Units
2,111
Occupied Units
332
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$102,900
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 62644
Havana (62644)
5,385 residents
- 61542
Lewistown (61542)
3,794 residents
- 62617 762
Bath (62617)
762 residents
- 62655 568
Kilbourne (62655)
568 residents
- 61543 151
Liverpool (61543)
151 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62644 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62644 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61542
Lewistown (61542)
$69,107 median income
- 61543
Liverpool (61543)
$62,692 median income
- 62644
Havana (62644)
$57,689 median income
- 62655
Kilbourne (62655)
$56,750 median income
- 62617
Bath (62617)
$56,667 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62644, 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 (5,385 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 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.
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