ZIP code 62279
Where is ZIP code 62279?
Renault, Illinois
Monroe County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 62279 belongs to Renault, Illinois in Monroe County. 62279 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Renault post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 618. About 112 people live in the 62279 area, where the median household income is $139,063. The closest ZIP codes are 62244 (Fults, 3.9 mi northwest), 62277 (Prairie Du Rocher, 5.2 mi southeast) and 62278 (Red Bud, 8.4 mi east).
| ZIP code | 62279 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Renault |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Monroe County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 38.1521, -90.1346 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 622 |
Population and income in 62279
| Population | 112 · lower than 96% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 68 · higher than 51% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 53.5 years · higher than 91% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 44% / 56% |
| Median household income | $139,063 · higher than 97% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $65,595 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 42 |
| Households | 42 (2.67 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 1.65 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62279. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62279
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62244 | Fults, IL | 3.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 62277 | Prairie Du Rocher, IL | 5.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 62278 | Red Bud, IL | 8.4 mi E | Standard |
| 62261 | Modoc, IL | 9.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 62256 | Maeystown, IL | 10.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 63627 | Bloomsdale, MO | 10.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 62298 | Waterloo, IL | 11.8 mi N | Standard |
| 62242 | Evansville, IL | 12.5 mi E | Standard |
| 62248 | Hecker, IL | 13 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 62295 | Valmeyer, IL | 13.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 63019 | Crystal City, MO | 14.5 mi W | Standard |
| 63048 | Herculaneum, MO | 15.8 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62279 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62279
PO BOX 123
RENAULT IL 62279
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62279-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62279?
- 62279 is a Renault, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62279 in?
- ZIP code 62279 is in Monroe County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62279 in?
- 62279 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62279?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62279 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62279?
- About 112 people live in ZIP code 62279, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62279?
- The median household income in 62279 is $139,063 a year, higher than 97% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- Can I use 62279 for a street address?
- No. 62279 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Renault use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62279?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62279 are 62244 (Fults, 3.9 miles), 62277 (Prairie Du Rocher, 5.2 miles), 62278 (Red Bud, 8.4 miles) and 62261 (Modoc, 9.5 miles).