Shawneetown, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62984
Gallatin County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,841
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $50,288
- Median income Below-median income area
- $87,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shawneetown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62984 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62984 covers 204.6 square miles in Shawneetown, Gallatin County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,841 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62984 reports a modest median household income of $50,288 (37% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,981. The poverty rate is 20.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $87,800 (54% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $447; owner occupancy is 64.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Gallatin County, so 62984 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 62984
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shawneetown, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62984.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 62984, Shawneetown, 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
1,841
Population
204.6
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62984?
42.8
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$50,288
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$30,981
Per Capita Income
20.5%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62984 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Shawneetown, 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)
$50,288 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
744housing units
744
Total Housing Units
628
Occupied Units
116
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$87,800
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$447
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 62984, employing approximately 172 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,165,000.
27
Businesses
172
Employees
$8.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 18.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 11.1% |
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 62984 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62984
Shawneetown (62984)
1,841 residents
- 62979
Ridgway (62979)
1,230 residents
- 62954 515
Junction (62954)
515 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62984 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62984 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62954
Junction (62954)
$67,756 median income
- 62979
Ridgway (62979)
$50,625 median income
- 62984
Shawneetown (62984)
$50,288 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62984 ranks #3 of 3 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 62984, 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 (1,841 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 62984 in?
ZIP code 62984 (Shawneetown) is located in Gallatin County, Illinois. Gallatin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gallatin-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62984?
ZIP code 62984 in Shawneetown, IL has a population of 1,841 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62984?
The median household income in ZIP 62984 is $50,288, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62984?
The median home value in ZIP 62984 is $87,800, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62984?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62984 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62984?
ZIP code 62984 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 172 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62984?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62984 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Health care and social assistance (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62984?
In ZIP code 62984, 48.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62984?
In ZIP code 62984, approximately 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62984?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62984 is 20.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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