City

Shumway, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Effingham County  ·  Illinois

👥630Population
💰$70,588Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$160,100Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 2.1%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
2%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (1.1%)
HS Graduate161 (36.8%)
Some College40 (9.2%)
Associates67 (15.3%)
Bachelors87 (19.9%)
Graduate Degree77 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 19.9%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College9.2%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors19.9%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.2%Renter: 8.8%Tenure
Owner91.2%
Renter8.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,588 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$160,100 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$930/mo
Total Housing Units301
Vacant Units5

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
37%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
64%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
68%
About Shumway, IL

Shumway is a city in Illinois, located in Effingham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 630 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Shumway is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,588 is near the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Shumway is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $930 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shumway is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shumway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62461 630 $70,588 $160,100 $930 1.9% 37.5% 91.2%