What city is ZIP code 62473?

ZIP code 62473 is in Watson, IL (Effingham County).

What county is ZIP code 62473 in?

ZIP code 62473 is mostly in Effingham County, Illinois.

How many people live in ZIP code 62473?

About 1,264 people live in the 62473 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 62473

Watson, IL, Effingham County

Population

1,264

Land area

21.8sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Watson

ZIP 62473 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 62473 at a glance

ZIP 62473 (Watson) is 75% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
The median household income is $74,700, 10% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,800 (60% below Illinois) and median rent is $629 a month.

Local data for ZIP 62473

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 62473, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$74,700

Poverty rate

8.8%

Median home value

$104,800

Median rent

$629/mo

Homeownership

81.0%

Bachelor's or higher

18.2%

Median age

44.4

Average commute

25.8 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

$3.1M annual payroll

PPP loans

$604K

35 loans

Campaign donations

$1,508

40% D, 27% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 62473, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

423

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 20°F

44.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 62473, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.9%

U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

16.5%

U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 62473?: ZIP code 62473 is in Watson, IL (Effingham County).
What county is ZIP code 62473 in?: ZIP code 62473 is mostly in Effingham County, Illinois.
How many people live in ZIP code 62473?: About 1,264 people live in the 62473 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.