ZIP code 62298
Where is ZIP code 62298?
Waterloo, Illinois
Monroe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62298 belongs to Waterloo, Illinois in Monroe County. 62298 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 18,208 people live in the 62298 area, where the median household income is $101,155. The closest ZIP codes are 62256 (Maeystown, 1.4 mi southeast), 62236 (Columbia, 8.2 mi north) and 62248 (Hecker, 8.5 mi east).
| ZIP code | 62298 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Waterloo |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Monroe County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 38.3223, -90.1478 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 622 |
Population and income in 62298
| Population | 18,208 · higher than 82% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 127 · higher than 59% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.1 years · higher than 63% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $101,155 · higher than 82% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $48,901 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 36% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $290,200 · higher than 84% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $890 a month |
| Housing units | 7,712 |
| Households | 7,213 (2.49 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 143.04 sq mi (plus 1.58 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62298. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62298
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62256 | Maeystown, IL | 1.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 62236 | Columbia, IL | 8.2 mi N | Standard |
| 62248 | Hecker, IL | 8.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 62260 | Millstadt, IL | 9 mi N | Standard |
| 62295 | Valmeyer, IL | 9.4 mi W | Standard |
| 62244 | Fults, IL | 10.2 mi S | Standard |
| 62285 | Smithton, IL | 11 mi NE | Standard |
| 62279 | Renault, IL | 11.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 63053 | Kimmswick, MO | 12 mi W | PO Box only |
| 62222 | Belleville, IL | 12.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 62278 | Red Bud, IL | 12.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 63129 | Saint Louis, MO | 13 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62298 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62298
123 MAIN ST
WATERLOO IL 62298
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Burksville, Floraville, Foster Pond, Lou Del and Madonnaville and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62298-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62298?
- 62298 is a Waterloo, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62298 in?
- ZIP code 62298 is in Monroe County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62298 in?
- 62298 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62298?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62298 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62298?
- About 18,208 people live in ZIP code 62298, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62298?
- The median household income in 62298 is $101,155 a year, higher than 82% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62298?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62298 are 62256 (Maeystown, 1.4 miles), 62236 (Columbia, 8.2 miles), 62248 (Hecker, 8.5 miles) and 62260 (Millstadt, 9 miles).