ZIP code 62249
Where is ZIP code 62249?
Highland, Illinois
Madison County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62249 belongs to Highland, Illinois in Madison County. 62249 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 618. About 16,205 people live in the 62249 area, where the median household income is $90,424. The closest ZIP codes are 62273 (Pierron, 4.5 mi east), 62061 (Marine, 5.5 mi west) and 62281 (Saint Jacob, 7.3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 62249 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Highland |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Madison County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 38.7631, -89.6789 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 622 |
Population and income in 62249
| Population | 16,205 · higher than 80% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 183 · higher than 63% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.6 years · higher than 60% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $90,424 · higher than 72% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $50,065 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 39% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $227,700 · higher than 73% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $858 a month |
| Housing units | 7,449 |
| Households | 7,203 (2.23 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 88.71 sq mi (plus 1.65 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62249. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62249
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62273 | Pierron, IL | 4.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 62061 | Marine, IL | 5.5 mi W | Standard |
| 62281 | Saint Jacob, IL | 7.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 62275 | Pocahontas, IL | 8.4 mi E | Standard |
| 62001 | Alhambra, IL | 8.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 62293 | Trenton, IL | 10.1 mi S | Standard |
| 62294 | Troy, IL | 10.7 mi W | Standard |
| 62216 | Aviston, IL | 11.4 mi S | Standard |
| 62289 | Summerfield, IL | 12.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 62046 | Hamel, IL | 12.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 62254 | Lebanon, IL | 12.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 62230 | Breese, IL | 12.9 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62249 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62249
123 MAIN ST
HIGHLAND IL 62249
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Grantfork: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62249-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62249?
- 62249 is a Highland, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62249 in?
- ZIP code 62249 is in Madison County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62249 in?
- 62249 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62249?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62249 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62249?
- About 16,205 people live in ZIP code 62249, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62249?
- The median household income in 62249 is $90,424 a year, higher than 72% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62249?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62249 are 62273 (Pierron, 4.5 miles), 62061 (Marine, 5.5 miles), 62281 (Saint Jacob, 7.3 miles) and 62275 (Pocahontas, 8.4 miles).