ZIP code 62540
Where is ZIP code 62540?
Kincaid, Illinois
Christian County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 62540 belongs to Kincaid, Illinois in Christian County. 62540 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Kincaid post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 217 and 447. About 1,297 people live in the 62540 area, where the median household income is $70,179. The closest ZIP codes are 62517 (Bulpitt, 0.6 mi northwest), 62570 (Tovey, 1.7 mi west) and 62531 (Edinburg, 5.8 mi north).
| ZIP code | 62540 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Kincaid |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Christian County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 217, 447 |
| Coordinates | 39.5838, -89.4185 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 625 |
Population and income in 62540
| Population | 1,297 · lower than 58% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 610 · higher than 73% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.5 years · higher than 89% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $70,179 · lower than 58% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $44,237 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 9.2% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $89,400 · lower than 88% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $725 a month |
| Housing units | 667 |
| Households | 621 (2.09 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 25% |
| Land area | 2.13 sq mi (plus 0.21 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62540. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62540
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62517 | Bulpitt, IL | 0.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 62570 | Tovey, IL | 1.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 62531 | Edinburg, IL | 5.8 mi N | Standard |
| 62568 | Taylorville, IL | 7 mi E | Standard |
| 62558 | Pawnee, IL | 8.1 mi W | Standard |
| 62556 | Palmer, IL | 8.2 mi S | Standard |
| 62546 | Morrisonville, IL | 11.8 mi S | Standard |
| 62563 | Rochester, IL | 12.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 62567 | Stonington, IL | 12.7 mi E | Standard |
| 62530 | Divernon, IL | 13 mi W | Standard |
| 62536 | Glenarm, IL | 13.2 mi W | Standard |
| 62545 | Mechanicsburg, IL | 13.4 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62540 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62540
PO BOX 123
KINCAID IL 62540
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62540-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62540?
- 62540 is a Kincaid, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62540 in?
- ZIP code 62540 is in Christian County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62540 in?
- 62540 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62540?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62540 use area codes 217 and 447.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62540?
- About 1,297 people live in ZIP code 62540, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62540?
- The median household income in 62540 is $70,179 a year, lower than 58% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- Can I use 62540 for a street address?
- No. 62540 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Kincaid use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62540?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62540 are 62517 (Bulpitt, 0.6 miles), 62570 (Tovey, 1.7 miles), 62531 (Edinburg, 5.8 miles) and 62568 (Taylorville, 7 miles).