ZIP code 62556
Where is ZIP code 62556?
Palmer, Illinois
Christian County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62556 belongs to Palmer, Illinois in Christian County. 62556 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 codes 217 and 447. About 370 people live in the 62556 area, where the median household income is $55,694. The closest ZIP codes are 62546 (Morrisonville, 5.7 mi southwest), 62568 (Taylorville, 6.9 mi northeast) and 62540 (Kincaid, 8.2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 62556 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Palmer |
| Also accepted | Clarksdale |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Christian County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 217, 447 |
| Coordinates | 39.4699, -89.3733 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 625 |
Population and income in 62556
| Population | 370 · lower than 84% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 16 · lower than 84% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 50.5 years · higher than 87% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 57% / 43% |
| Median household income | $55,694 · lower than 84% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,619 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $102,000 · lower than 80% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $720 a month |
| Housing units | 186 |
| Households | 158 (2.34 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 23.07 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62556. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62556
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62546 | Morrisonville, IL | 5.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 62568 | Taylorville, IL | 6.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 62540 | Kincaid, IL | 8.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 62517 | Bulpitt, IL | 8.8 mi N | Standard |
| 62570 | Tovey, IL | 9.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 62555 | Owaneco, IL | 9.5 mi E | Standard |
| 62538 | Harvel, IL | 11.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 62083 | Rosamond, IL | 11.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 62076 | Ohlman, IL | 12 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 62075 | Nokomis, IL | 12.4 mi S | Standard |
| 62533 | Farmersville, IL | 13.2 mi W | Standard |
| 62531 | Edinburg, IL | 13.2 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62556 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62556
123 MAIN ST
PALMER IL 62556
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts CLARKSDALE as the city name for 62556. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62556-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62556?
- 62556 is a Palmer, Illinois ZIP code. Clarksdale is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 62556 in?
- ZIP code 62556 is in Christian County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62556 in?
- 62556 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62556?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62556 use area codes 217 and 447.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62556?
- About 370 people live in ZIP code 62556, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62556?
- The median household income in 62556 is $55,694 a year, lower than 84% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62556?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62556 are 62546 (Morrisonville, 5.7 miles), 62568 (Taylorville, 6.9 miles), 62540 (Kincaid, 8.2 miles) and 62517 (Bulpitt, 8.8 miles).