ZIP Code 62461 - Shumway Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 62461 is located in Shumway Illinois. Portions of 62461 are also in Banner Township (Effingham County) and Liberty Township (Effingham County) and Summit Township. 62461 is entirely within Effingham County. Regionally, 62461 is located in the Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area.
ZIP Code 62461 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Shumway |
| Primary County | Effingham County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 652 |
| Area Code(s) | 217 / 618 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 62461 Map
62461 Demographics
62461 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 62461 is White. The current unemployment level in 62461 is 5.2%.
| Population | 652 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 22 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 350 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,250 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $168,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
62461 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 716 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62461 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 70 | 11.99% |
| Bachelor Degree | 50 | 8.56% |
| High School Diploma | 283 | 48.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 2 | 0.34% |
| GED or Alternate | 13 | 2.23% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 88 | 15.07% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 9.59% |
| Masters Degree | 22 | 3.77% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
62461 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.1861496, -88.66739655 |
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| Region | Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Effingham, IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 30 Square Miles |
62461 Schools
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62461 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 72j - Southern Illinoian Till Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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