| ZIP Code | 62438 |
|---|---|
| City | Lakewood |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Shelby County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 600 ft |
| Latitude | 39.325541 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.870056 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17173 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.3 yrs ↑ 68% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.06 |
| Below Poverty | 10.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 47.5% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 59 (29.5%) |
| Some College | 46 (23%) |
| Bachelors | 54 (27%) |
| Graduate Degree | 41 (20.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,727 ▼ 35% below avg ↓ 22% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $235,900 ▼ 15% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 97 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 97 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 88.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
ZIP code 62438 is located in Lakewood, Illinois, within Shelby County. With a population of 200, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.3 years. Economically, 62438 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $49,727 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62438 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $235,900 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 88.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 62438 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 47.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.5%. Household income has declined by 22% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 29% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 62438 in Lakewood, IL is characterized as working-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 200 residents, a median household income of $49,727, and a median home value of $235,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.