ZIP code 62824
Where is ZIP code 62824?
Clay City, Illinois
Clay County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62824 belongs to Clay City, Illinois in Clay County. 62824 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 1,485 people live in the 62824 area, where the median household income is $61,591. The closest ZIP codes are 62879 (Sailor Springs, 6.6 mi north), 62839 (Flora, 7.6 mi west) and 62868 (Noble, 7.7 mi east).
| ZIP code | 62824 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Clay City |
| Also accepted | Sailor Spgs, Sailor Springs |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Clay County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 38.6695, -88.3516 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 628 |
Population and income in 62824
| Population | 1,485 · lower than 55% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 15 · lower than 86% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.8 years · higher than 55% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $61,591 · lower than 75% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,811 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $102,100 · lower than 80% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $607 a month |
| Housing units | 765 |
| Households | 626 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 100.94 sq mi (plus 0.55 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62824. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62824
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62879 | Sailor Springs, IL | 6.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 62839 | Flora, IL | 7.6 mi W | Standard |
| 62868 | Noble, IL | 7.7 mi E | Standard |
| 62878 | Rinard, IL | 8.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 62858 | Louisville, IL | 10.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 62434 | Ingraham, IL | 11.1 mi N | Standard |
| 62823 | Cisne, IL | 11.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 62446 | Mount Erie, IL | 12.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 62850 | Johnsonville, IL | 14.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 62450 | Olney, IL | 15.2 mi E | Standard |
| 62899 | Xenia, IL | 15.5 mi W | Standard |
| 62842 | Geff, IL | 16.1 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62824 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62824
123 MAIN ST
CLAY CITY IL 62824
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SAILOR SPGS and SAILOR SPRINGS as the city name for 62824. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62824-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62824?
- 62824 is a Clay City, Illinois ZIP code. Sailor Spgs and Sailor Springs are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 62824 in?
- ZIP code 62824 is in Clay County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62824 in?
- 62824 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62824?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62824 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62824?
- About 1,485 people live in ZIP code 62824, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62824?
- The median household income in 62824 is $61,591 a year, lower than 75% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62824?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62824 are 62879 (Sailor Springs, 6.6 miles), 62839 (Flora, 7.6 miles), 62868 (Noble, 7.7 miles) and 62878 (Rinard, 8.6 miles).