ZIP code 62938
Where is ZIP code 62938?
Golconda, Illinois
Pope County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62938 belongs to Golconda, Illinois in Pope County. 62938 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 codes 270, 364 and 618. About 2,622 people live in the 62938 area, where the median household income is $63,780. The closest ZIP codes are 42047 (Hampton, 8.4 mi southeast), 62982 (Rosiclare, 9 mi northeast) and 62928 (Eddyville, 9.8 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 62938 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Golconda |
| Also accepted | Brownfield, Temple Hill |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Pope County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 270, 364, 618 |
| Coordinates | 37.3602, -88.4886 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 629 |
Population and income in 62938
| Population | 2,622 · higher than 57% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 16 · lower than 84% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 58.1 years · higher than 96% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $63,780 · lower than 70% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,453 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $113,500 · lower than 72% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $425 a month |
| Housing units | 1,635 |
| Households | 1,044 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 168.77 sq mi (plus 3.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62938. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62938
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42047 | Hampton, KY | 8.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 62982 | Rosiclare, IL | 9 mi NE | Standard |
| 62928 | Eddyville, IL | 9.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 42081 | Smithland, KY | 10.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 42028 | Burna, KY | 11.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 62931 | Elizabethtown, IL | 13.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 42078 | Salem, KY | 14 mi SE | Standard |
| 62947 | Herod, IL | 14.3 mi N | Standard |
| 62910 | Brookport, IL | 14.4 mi S | Standard |
| 62943 | Grantsburg, IL | 14.9 mi W | Standard |
| 62985 | Simpson, IL | 16.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 62960 | Metropolis, IL | 18.2 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62938 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62938
123 MAIN ST
GOLCONDA IL 62938
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BROWNFIELD and TEMPLE HILL as the city name for 62938. Avoid Rosebud: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62938-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62938?
- 62938 is a Golconda, Illinois ZIP code. Brownfield and Temple Hill are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 62938 in?
- ZIP code 62938 is in Pope County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62938 in?
- 62938 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62938?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62938 use area codes 270, 364 and 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62938?
- About 2,622 people live in ZIP code 62938, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62938?
- The median household income in 62938 is $63,780 a year, lower than 70% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62938?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62938 are 42047 (Hampton, 8.4 miles), 62982 (Rosiclare, 9 miles), 62928 (Eddyville, 9.8 miles) and 42081 (Smithland, 10.4 miles).