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Effingham, IL
City in Effingham County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62401.
Population
12,342
Land area
10.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,144
ZIP codes
1
Effingham and its ZIP codes
Effingham at a glance
- Effingham is about 5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 193rd among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $72,377, 13% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,500 (33% below Illinois) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Effingham, IL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools10
- Libraries1
- Banks15
- Post Offices1
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants89
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places1
Housing and community stats
Effingham, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,377
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$177,500
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
29.1%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
13.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,423), Irish Americans (1,075), French Americans (270).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Effingham County. PPP loans are for Effingham.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,283
23,401 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,180
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$231M
FY 2026, $6,667 per person
How people get to work
Effingham, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 13.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Effingham, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 20°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Effingham, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Effingham
1 in or overlapping Effingham. Population shown
Cities near Effingham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TeutopolisVillage | 3.7 mi | 2 |
| WatsonVillage | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| ShumwayVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| SigelTown | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| MontroseVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| DieterichVillage | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| StewardsonVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| AltamontCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| MasonTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Beecher CityVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| WheelerVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| EdgewoodVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| NeogaCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| StrasburgVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| St. ElmoCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| JewettVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Effingham, IL in?
- Effingham is in Effingham County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Effingham, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Effingham include 62401.
- What is the population of Effingham, IL?
- About 12,342 people live in Effingham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Effingham?
- Nearby places include Teutopolis (3.7 mi), Watson (6.5 mi), Shumway (6.9 mi), Sigel (7.9 mi), Montrose (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023