ZIP code 62822
Where is ZIP code 62822?
Christopher, Illinois
Franklin County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62822 belongs to Christopher, Illinois in Franklin County. 62822 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 2,581 people live in the 62822 area, where the median household income is $47,770. The closest ZIP codes are 62825 (Coello, 0.9 mi northwest), 62819 (Buckner, 2.1 mi east) and 62891 (Valier, 2.8 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 62822 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Christopher |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 37.9849, -89.0574 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 628 |
Population and income in 62822
| Population | 2,581 · higher than 56% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,170 · higher than 78% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.7 years · higher than 67% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $47,770 · lower than 92% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,713 |
| Below the poverty line | 21% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $67,600 · lower than 96% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $725 a month |
| Housing units | 1,509 |
| Households | 1,256 (2.05 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 28% |
| Land area | 2.21 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62822. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62822
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62825 | Coello, IL | 0.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 62819 | Buckner, IL | 2.1 mi E | Standard |
| 62891 | Valier, IL | 2.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 62865 | Mulkeytown, IL | 3.4 mi W | Standard |
| 62999 | Zeigler, IL | 5.9 mi S | Standard |
| 62874 | Orient, IL | 6.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 62884 | Sesser, IL | 7.2 mi N | Standard |
| 62812 | Benton, IL | 7.4 mi E | Standard |
| 62983 | Royalton, IL | 7.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 62841 | Freeman Spur, IL | 9.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 62896 | West Frankfort, IL | 9.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 62832 | Du Quoin, IL | 9.8 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62822 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62822
123 MAIN ST
CHRISTOPHER IL 62822
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62822-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62822?
- 62822 is a Christopher, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62822 in?
- ZIP code 62822 is in Franklin County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62822 in?
- 62822 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62822?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62822 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62822?
- About 2,581 people live in ZIP code 62822, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62822?
- The median household income in 62822 is $47,770 a year, lower than 92% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62822?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62822 are 62825 (Coello, 0.9 miles), 62819 (Buckner, 2.1 miles), 62891 (Valier, 2.8 miles) and 62865 (Mulkeytown, 3.4 miles).