ZIP code 62896
Where is ZIP code 62896?
West Frankfort, Illinois
Franklin County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62896 belongs to West Frankfort, Illinois in Franklin County. 62896 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 10,627 people live in the 62896 area, where the median household income is $55,458. The closest ZIP codes are 62840 (Frankfort Heights, 2 mi east), 62874 (Orient, 2.9 mi northwest) and 62841 (Freeman Spur, 4.4 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 62896 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | West Frankfort |
| Also accepted | W Frankfort |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 37.8979, -88.9307 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 628 |
Population and income in 62896
| Population | 10,627 · higher than 74% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 176 · higher than 63% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.3 years · lower than 55% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $55,458 · lower than 85% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,640 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $88,900 · lower than 88% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $681 a month |
| Housing units | 5,161 |
| Households | 4,501 (2.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 60.42 sq mi (plus 1.17 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62896. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62896
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62840 | Frankfort Heights, IL | 2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 62874 | Orient, IL | 2.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 62841 | Freeman Spur, IL | 4.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 62951 | Johnston City, IL | 5.1 mi S | Standard |
| 62856 | Logan, IL | 6.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 62999 | Zeigler, IL | 6.6 mi W | Standard |
| 62812 | Benton, IL | 7.1 mi N | Standard |
| 62819 | Buckner, IL | 7.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 62948 | Herrin, IL | 8.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 62890 | Thompsonville, IL | 8.9 mi E | Standard |
| 62822 | Christopher, IL | 9.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 62974 | Pittsburg, IL | 9.3 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62896 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62896
123 MAIN ST
WEST FRANKFORT IL 62896
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts W FRANKFORT as the city name for 62896. Avoid Deering, Denning, Ezra, Plumfield and Stiritz: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62896-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62896?
- 62896 is a West Frankfort, Illinois ZIP code. W Frankfort is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 62896 in?
- ZIP code 62896 is in Franklin County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62896 in?
- 62896 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62896?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62896 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62896?
- About 10,627 people live in ZIP code 62896, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62896?
- The median household income in 62896 is $55,458 a year, lower than 85% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62896?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62896 are 62840 (Frankfort Heights, 2 miles), 62874 (Orient, 2.9 miles), 62841 (Freeman Spur, 4.4 miles) and 62951 (Johnston City, 5.1 miles).