ZIP code 62942
Where is ZIP code 62942?
Grand Tower, Illinois
Jackson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62942 belongs to Grand Tower, Illinois in Jackson County. 62942 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 573 and 618. About 628 people live in the 62942 area, where the median household income is $36,458. The closest ZIP codes are 63732 (Altenburg, 4.1 mi west), 62975 (Pomona, 7.3 mi east) and 62950 (Jacob, 8.1 mi north).
| ZIP code | 62942 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Grand Tower |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 573, 618 |
| Coordinates | 37.6322, -89.4999 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 629 |
Population and income in 62942
| Population | 628 · lower than 76% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 25 · lower than 69% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 23.8 years · lower than 99% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $36,458 · lower than 98% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,753 |
| Below the poverty line | 32% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 1.7% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $51,600 · lower than 99% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $682 a month |
| Housing units | 302 |
| Households | 249 (2.52 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 24.91 sq mi (plus 1.57 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62942. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62942
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63732 | Altenburg, MO | 4.1 mi W | Standard |
| 62975 | Pomona, IL | 7.3 mi E | Standard |
| 62950 | Jacob, IL | 8.1 mi N | Standard |
| 62940 | Gorham, IL | 8.1 mi N | Standard |
| 63737 | Brazeau, MO | 8.6 mi W | Standard |
| 62998 | Wolf Lake, IL | 8.9 mi S | Standard |
| 63748 | Frohna, MO | 9.2 mi W | Standard |
| 63783 | Uniontown, MO | 10 mi W | Standard |
| 62905 | Alto Pass, IL | 10.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 63770 | Old Appleton, MO | 11.4 mi W | Standard |
| 63746 | Farrar, MO | 11.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 63779 | Pocahontas, MO | 11.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62942 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62942
123 MAIN ST
GRAND TOWER IL 62942
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Howardton and Red Town: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62942-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62942?
- 62942 is a Grand Tower, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62942 in?
- ZIP code 62942 is in Jackson County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62942 in?
- 62942 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62942?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62942 use area codes 573 and 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62942?
- About 628 people live in ZIP code 62942, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62942?
- The median household income in 62942 is $36,458 a year, lower than 98% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62942?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62942 are 63732 (Altenburg, 4.1 miles), 62975 (Pomona, 7.3 miles), 62950 (Jacob, 8.1 miles) and 62940 (Gorham, 8.1 miles).