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Effingham County, IL

10 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Effingham County, Illinois.

Population

34,522

Land area

479sq mi

People per sq mi

72

ZIP codes

7

Cities and towns in Effingham County

Full map

Effingham County at a glance

  • Effingham County is 68% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $80,404 a year, 4% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,500 (28% below Illinois) and median rent is $733 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Effingham (12,342), Altamont (2,282) and Teutopolis (1,729).

Local data for Effingham County, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Effingham County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$80,404

Poverty rate

10.1%

Median home value

$189,500

Prices +8.1% in a year

Median rent

$733/mo

Homeownership

78.2%

Bachelor's or higher

26.9%

Median age

40.0

Average commute

18.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (14,721), Irish Americans (2,949), French Americans (688).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Sep 2026, -0.7 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

PPP loans

$142M

2,397 loans, 18,274 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$181K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Effingham County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.5%
  • Carpooled5.7%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home11.8%

Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Effingham County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

423

Most often 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 zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Effingham County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.3%

U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

14.1%

U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Effingham County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Effingham County, IL?
Effingham is the largest city or town in Effingham County, with about 12,342 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Effingham County?
Effingham County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 62401, 62411, 62424, 62443, 62461.
What is the population of Effingham County, IL?
About 34,522 people live in Effingham County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Effingham County?
Effingham County borders Fayette County, Shelby County, Clay County, Cumberland County, Jasper County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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