ZIP code 62949
Where is ZIP code 62949?
Hurst, Illinois
Williamson County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 62949 belongs to Hurst, Illinois in Williamson County. 62949 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Hurst post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 618. About 702 people live in the 62949 area, where the median household income is $37,308. The closest ZIP codes are 62983 (Royalton, 3.3 mi northeast), 62915 (Cambria, 4 mi south) and 62921 (Colp, 4 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 62949 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hurst |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Williamson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 37.8366, -89.1424 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 629 |
Population and income in 62949
| Population | 702 · lower than 73% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 420 · higher than 69% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.6 years · higher than 54% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $37,308 · lower than 97% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,679 |
| Below the poverty line | 31% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $74,500 · lower than 94% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $382 a month |
| Housing units | 381 |
| Households | 346 (2.03 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 54% / 46% |
| Land area | 1.67 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62949. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62949
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62983 | Royalton, IL | 3.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 62915 | Cambria, IL | 4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 62921 | Colp, IL | 4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 62924 | De Soto, IL | 4.6 mi W | Standard |
| 62918 | Carterville, IL | 4.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 62999 | Zeigler, IL | 6.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 62948 | Herrin, IL | 6.9 mi E | Standard |
| 62932 | Elkville, IL | 7.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 62933 | Energy, IL | 7.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 62841 | Freeman Spur, IL | 8.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 62927 | Dowell, IL | 8.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 62901 | Carbondale, IL | 9 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62949 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62949
PO BOX 123
HURST IL 62949
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62949-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62949?
- 62949 is a Hurst, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62949 in?
- ZIP code 62949 is in Williamson County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62949 in?
- 62949 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62949?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62949 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62949?
- About 702 people live in ZIP code 62949, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62949?
- The median household income in 62949 is $37,308 a year, lower than 97% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- Can I use 62949 for a street address?
- No. 62949 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Hurst use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62949?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62949 are 62983 (Royalton, 3.3 miles), 62915 (Cambria, 4 miles), 62921 (Colp, 4 miles) and 62924 (De Soto, 4.6 miles).