ZIP Code 62447 in Neoga, IL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Neoga, Illinois
Names to Avoid:
Big Spring, Trowbridge
Counties:Cumberland County[Primary]
Coles County
Shelby County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:56:57 AM
Population:3,005 [See All]
Area Codes:217 / 447
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.3126, -88.4526
Land Area:61.101 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 62447 has 3,005 residents and 1,231 households (average 2.39 persons per household). The median age is 46.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.6%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:3,005Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:3,195Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:2,937Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:49.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$84,158Source: Census ACS
Households:1,231Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$153,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.39Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.70Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--3,3063,1763,1583,2153,2743,4193,6933,6153,3663,4283,1993,1723,195
Decennial Census3,404------------------3,005------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 46.5

Male Median Age: 45.1

Female Median Age: 48.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male748488797492759269921061071059989603739
Female79103808551787984819510410412812785704071
Total15318716816412517015417615018721021123322617413077110
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,87297.09%
Black:110.37%
Hispanic:*441.49%
Asian:50.17%
American Indian:60.20%
Hawaiian:20.07%
Other:180.61%
Total:2,958100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,46148.62%45.1 years
Females:1,54451.38%48.4 years
Total:3,005100%46.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,18299.59%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:90.28%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:40.13%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.13%
Total Population:3,195100%
Total Native Population:3,19199.87%
Total Foreign-born Population:40.13%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $84,158, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $40,739 (93.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,544. Family households earn a median of $113,713 versus $41,667 for nonfamily households (a difference of $72,046). By gender, male median income is $74,811 and female is $41,622, which is much lower than the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $33,189 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.6%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (27.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$43,419$42,878$45,329$45,378$41,053$46,750$47,533$51,386$52,614$74,150$84,417$90,074$84,158
Median Family Income$55,660$55,296$57,005$61,484$56,313$63,214$59,135$70,071$68,750$85,997$95,096$105,972$113,713
Median NonFamily Income$24,301$27,222$30,625$27,986$24,632$26,058$25,750$26,122$27,593$28,625$36,875$42,950$41,667
Median Male Income$40,406$40,651$40,851$42,621$40,947$46,429$52,813$52,411$49,870$61,725$63,551$68,866$74,811
Median Female Income$30,114$29,386$31,979$31,121$30,266$30,281$30,759$31,157$29,041$30,826$35,737$39,755$41,622
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,63464.82%
Unemployed:441.75%
Not In Labor Force:84333.44%
Total:2,521100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:45327.72%
Service:30818.85%
Sales and Office:35621.79%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:17610.77%
Production, transportation, and material moving:34120.87%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,634100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $153,500, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $67,400 (78.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $47,800. The median gross rent is $815, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $278 (51.77%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $228. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.75% (47.13% with a mortgage, 52.87% free-and-clear) and renters 16.25% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.94%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.11%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$86,100$85,900$89,100$89,600$89,500$94,300$91,600$100,600$105,700$127,900$135,400$155,000$153,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:62.96%
$500 to $999:12159.61%
$1,000 to $1,499:7034.48%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:31.48%
No Rent:31.48%
Total:203100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$537$536$521$533$536$536$546$587$587$582$705$721$815
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):49339.47%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):55344.28%
Renter Occupied:20316.25%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,249100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,24982.06%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):27317.94%
Total Housing Units:1,522100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,25482.39%
Multi-Family Units:1097.16%
Other Units:15910.45%
Total Housing Units:1,522100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 22.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 95.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.50%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 3.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 5.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (56.14%). College enrollment is 18.05%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:472.05%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:502.18%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):75332.78%
Some college, no degree:58325.38%
Associate's degree:34615.06%
Bachelor's degree:36715.98%
Graduate or professional degree:1516.57%
Total:2,297100%
High school or higher:2,20095.78%
Bachelor's degree or higher:51822.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:2,33664.41%
Public Insurance:1,11830.82%
No Insurance:1734.77%
Total:3,627100%
Has Health Insurance:3,45495.23%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty8.0%7.6%6.9%8.2%14.7%13.8%14.1%11.6%11.0%4.2%2.0%1.8%3.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:496.91%
Kindergarten:233.24%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):39856.14%
High school (grades 9-12):11115.66%
College or graduate school:12818.05%
Total:709100%
Early Childhood:7210.16%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):53275.04%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 62447 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 44 business establishments, employing about 441 people with an annual payroll of $17,197,000. USPS data shows 1,229 residential mailboxes and 26 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,229Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:26Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,454Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,200Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:44Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$4,298,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$17,197,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:441Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 62447 is located in Cumberland County, Illinois, within the Effingham, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20820) and Illinois's 12nd and 15th Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 44,883 people, about 6.70% of whom live in ZIP Code 62447. It covers 61.101 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.425 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Effingham, ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:20820Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:44,883Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:61.101 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.425 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:12,15Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5008.21, 14695.67 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1751986Source: Census
Place Name:Neoga city; IllinoisSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


62448 | | 62446

Schools in ZIP Code 62447


ZIP Code 62447 is in the Neoga Community Unit School District 3, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Neoga Jr/Sr High School Po Box 280
Neoga, IL 62447
District: Neoga Community Unit School District 3
Neoga Elementary School Po Box 310
Neoga, IL 62447
District: Neoga Community Unit School District 3
Neoga Early Childhood Center Po Box 310
Neoga, IL 62447
District: Neoga Community Unit School District 3
Help Neoga 641 W. 6th Street
Neoga, IL 62447
St Michael The Archangel School 200 N Church St
Sigel, IL 62462
District: Private SchoolNearby
Trinity Lutheran School 318 E S 1st St
Stewardson, IL 62463
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Johns Lutheran School 100 Broadway Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 62447


Lake Land College 5001 Lake Land Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
Type: Post Secondary
Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
Type: Post Secondary
Olney Central College 305 N West Street
Olney, IL 62450
Type: Post Secondary
Illinois Eastern Community College-System Office 233 E Chestnut Street
Olney, IL 62450
Type: Post Secondary
Reflections Academy Of Beauty 241 North Main Street
Decatur, IL 62523-1208
Type: Post Secondary
Lincoln Trail College 11220 State Hwy 1
Robinson, IL 62454
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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