Effingham, IL (zip code 62401) is a small city located in central Illinois. As of 2020, its population was 18,647 and the population density was 180 people per square mile. Effingham offers many opportunities to enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Local businesses include a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, and retail stores. Year-round outdoor activities include swimming at Lake Sara or golfing at the local golf course. Other organizations such as the Effingham County Children's Museum provide educational opportunities for visitors of all ages. Sports fans can also find plenty to do in Effingham with regular games held at hometown favorites like Flaming Hearts Stadium and Little Grassy Lake Park baseball fields during the summer months.
The population in Effingham (zip 62401) is 18,647. There are 179 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Effingham (zip 62401) is 39.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Effingham (zip 62401) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Effingham (zip 62401)
- 55.3% are married
- 13.6% are divorced
- 31.4% are married with children
- 16.2% have children, but are single
Race in Effingham (zip 62401)
- 94.0% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander