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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
$50,288
Median income
$87,800
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,981. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. Housing costs here run $87,800 for a typical home value (54% below the state average), with rent averaging $447 a month; 64.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Gallatin County, so you can benchmark 62984 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 62984

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shawneetown, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62984.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62984?

42.8

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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

$30,981

Per Capita Income

20.5%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62984 ranks nationally

Shawneetown, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,288 15th percentile higher than 15% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

744

Total Housing Units

628

Occupied Units

116

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.6%
Renter 35.4%

$87,800

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62984 vs 62954 →

ZIP 62984 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 62984 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 62984 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 62984 ranks #3 of 3 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
62954 Junction, IL 515 6.7 mi
62979 Ridgway, IL 1,230 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gallatin County

62979 standard
Ridgway, IL
Pop: 1,230
62934 standard
Equality, IL
Pop: 927
62871 standard
Omaha, IL
Pop: 686
62867 standard
New Haven, IL
Pop: 521
62954 standard
Junction, IL
Pop: 515

Related Areas

Gallatin County Shawneetown, IL Illinois

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.

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