City

Shipman, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Macoupin County  ·  Illinois

👥1,648Population
💰$63,750Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$116,900Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.2%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 15.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.3%Race
White84.2%
Hispanic0.1%
Black15.2%
Asian0.2%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
12%
25–44
10%
45–64
36%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.7%)
HS Graduate330 (33.4%)
Some College183 (18.5%)
Associates80 (8.1%)
Bachelors164 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree225 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College18.5%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,750 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$116,900 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units731
Vacant Units134

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Shipman, IL

Shipman is a city in Illinois, located in Macoupin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,648 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.3 years.

Economically, Shipman is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,750 is below the national average. Approximately 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Shipman is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shipman is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.22%).

Shipman, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Shipman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62685 1,648 $63,750 $116,900 2.1% 39.3% 86.4%