ZIP Code 62473 is located in Watson Illinois. Portions of 62473 are also in Jackson Township (Effingham County) and Watson Township and Union Township (Effingham County). 62473 is entirely within Effingham County. Regionally, 62473 is located in the Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area.
| ZIP Code Name | Watson |
| Primary County | Effingham County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,143 |
| Area Code(s) | 217 / 618 |
| Current Time | CDT |
62473 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 62473 is White. The current unemployment level in 62473 is 4.4%.
| Population | 1,143 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 48 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 480 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,006 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $548,050 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (June 2024) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 99.37% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,102 | 99.37% |
| Black | 7 | 0.63% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 45 | 5.62% |
| Bachelor Degree | 120 | 14.98% |
| High School Diploma | 245 | 30.59% |
| No High School Diploma | 28 | 3.5% |
| GED or Alternate | 84 | 10.49% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 144 | 17.98% |
| Associates Degree | 123 | 15.36% |
| Masters Degree | 12 | 1.5% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 39.02112579,-88.57234192 |
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| Region | Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Effingham, IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 24 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 72j - Southern Illinoian Till Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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