ZIP Code 62984 - Shawneetown Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 62984 is located in Shawneetown Illinois. Portions of 62984 are also in Old Shawneetown and Bowlesville Township and Shawnee Township and Gold Hill Township and New Haven Township. 62984 is entirely within Gallatin County. Regionally, 62984 is located in the Paducah-Cape Girardeau-Harrisburg-Mt Vernon Area.
ZIP Code 62984 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Shawneetown |
| Primary County | Gallatin County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,558 |
| Area Code(s) | 618 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 62984 Map
62984 Demographics
62984 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 62984 is White. The current unemployment level in 62984 is 5.2%.
| Population | 1,558 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 24 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 765 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,663 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $252,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.44% |
62984 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,569 | 96.44% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 3.56% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62984 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 161 | 17.41% |
| Bachelor Degree | 32 | 3.46% |
| High School Diploma | 378 | 40.86% |
| No High School Diploma | 15 | 1.62% |
| GED or Alternate | 26 | 2.81% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 171 | 18.49% |
| Associates Degree | 125 | 13.51% |
| Masters Degree | 12 | 1.3% |
| Professional Degree | 3 | 0.32% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.22% |
62984 Geography
| Coordinates | 37.70129776, -88.1559906 |
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| Region | Paducah-Cape Girardeau-Harrisburg-Mt Vernon Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 66 Square Miles |
62984 Schools
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62984 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 71m - Northern Shawnee Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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