ZIP code 62248
Where is ZIP code 62248?
Hecker, Illinois
Monroe County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 62248 belongs to Hecker, Illinois in Monroe County. 62248 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Hecker post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 618. About 521 people live in the 62248 area, where the median household income is $79,583. The closest ZIP codes are 62264 (New Athens, 6.6 mi east), 62256 (Maeystown, 7.7 mi west) and 62278 (Red Bud, 7.9 mi south).
| ZIP code | 62248 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hecker |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Monroe County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 38.3044, -89.9935 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 622 |
Population and income in 62248
| Population | 521 · lower than 79% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,067 · higher than 84% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 31.3 years · lower than 95% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $79,583 · higher than 58% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,150 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $166,800 · higher than 58% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,014 a month |
| Housing units | 230 |
| Households | 207 (2.52 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 0.25 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62248. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62248
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62264 | New Athens, IL | 6.6 mi E | Standard |
| 62256 | Maeystown, IL | 7.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 62278 | Red Bud, IL | 7.9 mi S | Standard |
| 62285 | Smithton, IL | 8.2 mi N | Standard |
| 62243 | Freeburg, IL | 8.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 62298 | Waterloo, IL | 8.5 mi W | Standard |
| 62222 | Belleville, IL | 9.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 62255 | Lenzburg, IL | 10.9 mi E | Standard |
| 62260 | Millstadt, IL | 11 mi NW | Standard |
| 62217 | Baldwin, IL | 12.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 62279 | Renault, IL | 13 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 62257 | Marissa, IL | 13.8 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62248 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62248
PO BOX 123
HECKER IL 62248
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62248-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62248?
- 62248 is a Hecker, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62248 in?
- ZIP code 62248 is in Monroe County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62248 in?
- 62248 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62248?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62248 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62248?
- About 521 people live in ZIP code 62248, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62248?
- The median household income in 62248 is $79,583 a year, higher than 58% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- Can I use 62248 for a street address?
- No. 62248 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Hecker use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62248?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62248 are 62264 (New Athens, 6.6 miles), 62256 (Maeystown, 7.7 miles), 62278 (Red Bud, 7.9 miles) and 62285 (Smithton, 8.2 miles).