Shipman, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62685
Macoupin County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,097
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $64,063
- Median income Near-median income area
- $154,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shipman pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62685 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62685 covers 218.4 square miles in Shipman, Macoupin County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,097 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62685 reports a modest median household income of $64,063 (20% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,841. The poverty rate is 16.0%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $154,500 (20% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $313; owner occupancy is 87.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macoupin County, so 62685 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 62685
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shipman, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62685.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 62685, Shipman, 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
2,097
Population
218.4
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62685?
47.6
Median Age
44.0%
Male
56.0%
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?
$64,063
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$30,841
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62685 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Shipman, 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)
$64,063 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
781housing units
781
Total Housing Units
615
Occupied Units
166
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$154,500
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$313
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 62685, employing approximately 125 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,275,000.
23
Businesses
125
Employees
$9.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 26.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 21.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 13.0% |
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 62685 vs 62014 →
ZIP 62685 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62626
Carlinville (62626)
8,354 residents
- 62012
Brighton (62012)
6,654 residents
- 62014
Bunker Hill (62014)
4,122 residents
- 62685 2,097
Shipman (62685)
2,097 residents
- 62063 1,214
Medora (62063)
1,214 residents
- 62630 532
Chesterfield (62630)
532 residents
- 62093 435
Wilsonville (62093)
435 residents
- 62079 256
Piasa (62079)
256 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62685 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62685 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62079
Piasa (62079)
$133,333 median income
- 62630
Chesterfield (62630)
$112,917 median income
- 62014
Bunker Hill (62014)
$93,233 median income
- 62012
Brighton (62012)
$92,571 median income
- 62626
Carlinville (62626)
$70,781 median income
- 62685
Shipman (62685)
$64,063 median income
- 62063
Medora (62063)
$63,295 median income
- 62093 $45,313
Wilsonville (62093)
$45,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62685 ranks #6 of 8 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 62685, 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 (2,097 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 62685 in?
ZIP code 62685 (Shipman) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois. Macoupin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/macoupin-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62685?
ZIP code 62685 in Shipman, IL has a population of 2,097 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62685?
The median household income in ZIP 62685 is $64,063, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62685?
The median home value in ZIP 62685 is $154,500, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62685?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62685 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62685?
ZIP code 62685 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 125 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62685?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62685 are: Construction (6), Transportation and warehousing (5), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62685?
In ZIP code 62685, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 62685?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62685 is 28.5 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 62685?
In ZIP code 62685, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62685?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62685 is 16.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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