ZIP code 62879
Where is ZIP code 62879?
Sailor Springs, Illinois
Clay County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 62879 belongs to Sailor Springs, Illinois in Clay County. 62879 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Sailor Springs post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 618. About 28 people live in the 62879 area, where the median household income is $26,964. The closest ZIP codes are 62434 (Ingraham, 5 mi northeast), 62824 (Clay City, 6.6 mi south) and 62858 (Louisville, 7.7 mi west).
| ZIP code | 62879 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sailor Springs |
| Also accepted | Sailor Spgs |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Clay County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 38.7639, -88.3631 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 628 |
Population and income in 62879
| Population | 28 · lower than 99% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 226 · higher than 65% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.5 years · higher than 78% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 79% / 21% |
| Median household income | $26,964 · lower than 100% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $18,271 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 5.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $23,200 · lower than 100% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 15 |
| Households | 15 (1.87 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 0.12 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62879. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62879
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62434 | Ingraham, IL | 5 mi NE | Standard |
| 62824 | Clay City, IL | 6.6 mi S | Standard |
| 62858 | Louisville, IL | 7.7 mi W | Standard |
| 62868 | Noble, IL | 8.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 62839 | Flora, IL | 9.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 62878 | Rinard, IL | 13.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 62425 | Dundas, IL | 15 mi E | Standard |
| 62450 | Olney, IL | 15.4 mi E | Standard |
| 62475 | West Liberty, IL | 16.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 62899 | Xenia, IL | 17.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 62823 | Cisne, IL | 17.6 mi S | Standard |
| 62479 | Wheeler, IL | 17.7 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62879 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62879
PO BOX 123
SAILOR SPRINGS IL 62879
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SAILOR SPGS as the city name for 62879. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62879-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62879?
- 62879 is a Sailor Springs, Illinois ZIP code. Sailor Spgs is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 62879 in?
- ZIP code 62879 is in Clay County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62879 in?
- 62879 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62879?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62879 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62879?
- About 28 people live in ZIP code 62879, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62879?
- The median household income in 62879 is $26,964 a year, lower than 100% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- Can I use 62879 for a street address?
- No. 62879 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Sailor Springs use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62879?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62879 are 62434 (Ingraham, 5 miles), 62824 (Clay City, 6.6 miles), 62858 (Louisville, 7.7 miles) and 62868 (Noble, 8.6 miles).