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Shipman, IL
Town in Macoupin County, Illinois.
Population
618
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
468
ZIP codes
0
Shipman and its ZIP codes
Shipman at a glance
- Shipman is about 2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,771 a year, 32% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,400 (66% below Illinois).
Local data for Shipman, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shipman, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,771
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$89,400
Homeownership
79.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
35.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (129), Irish Americans (72), Italian Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macoupin County. PPP loans are for Shipman.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,139
9,921 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,247
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$335M
FY 2026, $7,439 per person
How people get to work
Shipman, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.8%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 35.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shipman, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
575
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shipman, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Shipman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Royal LakesVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| MedoraVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| FidelityVillage | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| Bunker HillCity | 7.3 mi | 1.3 |
| BrightonVillage | 7.4 mi | 1.9 |
| DorchesterVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| ChesterfieldVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| WilsonvilleVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| Mount ClareVillage | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| GillespieCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| East GillespieVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| PrairietownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BenldCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| SawyervilleVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| MoroCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| CarlinvilleCity | 14 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shipman, IL in?
- Shipman is in Macoupin County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Shipman, IL?
- About 618 people live in Shipman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shipman?
- Nearby places include Royal Lakes (4.5 mi), Medora (6.6 mi), Fidelity (7 mi), Bunker Hill (7.3 mi), Brighton (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023