ZIP code 62888
Where is ZIP code 62888?
Tamaroa, Illinois
Perry County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62888 belongs to Tamaroa, Illinois in Perry County. 62888 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 1,843 people live in the 62888 area, where the median household income is $66,136. The closest ZIP codes are 62831 (Du Bois, 6 mi north), 62883 (Scheller, 7.5 mi east) and 62876 (Radom, 8.6 mi north).
| ZIP code | 62888 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tamaroa |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Perry County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 38.138, -89.2231 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 628 |
Population and income in 62888
| Population | 1,843 · higher than 50% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 25 · lower than 69% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.5 years · higher than 81% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $66,136 · lower than 65% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,948 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $112,500 · lower than 73% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $835 a month |
| Housing units | 968 |
| Households | 816 (2.26 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 72.38 sq mi (plus 0.07 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62888. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62888
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62831 | Du Bois, IL | 6 mi N | Standard |
| 62883 | Scheller, IL | 7.5 mi E | Standard |
| 62876 | Radom, IL | 8.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 62832 | Du Quoin, IL | 8.6 mi S | Standard |
| 62274 | Pinckneyville, IL | 9.4 mi W | Standard |
| 62884 | Sesser, IL | 9.6 mi E | Standard |
| 62894 | Waltonville, IL | 11.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 62808 | Ashley, IL | 11.6 mi N | Standard |
| 62891 | Valier, IL | 13 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 62825 | Coello, IL | 13 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 62865 | Mulkeytown, IL | 13.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 62927 | Dowell, IL | 13.7 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62888 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62888
123 MAIN ST
TAMAROA IL 62888
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62888-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62888?
- 62888 is a Tamaroa, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62888 in?
- ZIP code 62888 is in Perry County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62888 in?
- 62888 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62888?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62888 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62888?
- About 1,843 people live in ZIP code 62888, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62888?
- The median household income in 62888 is $66,136 a year, lower than 65% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62888?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62888 are 62831 (Du Bois, 6 miles), 62883 (Scheller, 7.5 miles), 62876 (Radom, 8.6 miles) and 62832 (Du Quoin, 8.6 miles).