ZIP code 62426
Where is ZIP code 62426?
Edgewood, Illinois
Effingham County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62426 belongs to Edgewood, Illinois in Effingham County. 62426 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 778 people live in the 62426 area, where the median household income is $51,667. The closest ZIP codes are 62443 (Mason, 4.8 mi northeast), 62838 (Farina, 6.5 mi southwest) and 62473 (Watson, 8.4 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 62426 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Edgewood |
| Also accepted | Laclede |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Effingham County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 38.9021, -88.6645 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 624 |
Population and income in 62426
| Population | 778 · lower than 70% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 19 · lower than 78% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 54.3 years · higher than 92% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $51,667 · lower than 89% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,925 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 10% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $95,600 · lower than 84% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $566 a month |
| Housing units | 443 |
| Households | 410 (1.9 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 93% / 7.3% |
| Land area | 40.47 sq mi (plus 0.1 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62426. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62426
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62443 | Mason, IL | 4.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 62838 | Farina, IL | 6.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 62473 | Watson, IL | 8.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 62880 | Saint Peter, IL | 10.5 mi W | Standard |
| 62411 | Altamont, IL | 12 mi N | Standard |
| 62858 | Louisville, IL | 12.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 62854 | Kinmundy, IL | 12.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 62458 | Saint Elmo, IL | 13.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 62401 | Effingham, IL | 16.2 mi N | Standard |
| 62418 | Brownstown, IL | 16.4 mi W | Standard |
| 62424 | Dieterich, IL | 16.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 62807 | Alma, IL | 18.3 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62426 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62426
123 MAIN ST
EDGEWOOD IL 62426
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LACLEDE as the city name for 62426. Avoid La Clede and Larkinsburg: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62426-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62426?
- 62426 is a Edgewood, Illinois ZIP code. Laclede is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 62426 in?
- ZIP code 62426 is in Effingham County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62426 in?
- 62426 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62426?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62426 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62426?
- About 778 people live in ZIP code 62426, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62426?
- The median household income in 62426 is $51,667 a year, lower than 89% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62426?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62426 are 62443 (Mason, 4.8 miles), 62838 (Farina, 6.5 miles), 62473 (Watson, 8.4 miles) and 62880 (Saint Peter, 10.5 miles).