ZIP code 62956
Where is ZIP code 62956?
Karnak, Illinois
Pulaski County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62956 belongs to Karnak, Illinois in Pulaski County. 62956 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 1,172 people live in the 62956 area, where the median household income is $73,462. The closest ZIP codes are 62908 (Belknap, 2.8 mi northeast), 62941 (Grand Chain, 3.4 mi southwest) and 62923 (Cypress, 5.1 mi north).
| ZIP code | 62956 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Karnak |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Pulaski County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 37.2911, -88.9739 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 629 |
Population and income in 62956
| Population | 1,172 · lower than 61% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 43 · lower than 56% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47 years · higher than 76% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 54% |
| Median household income | $73,462 · lower than 53% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,981 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $128,800 · lower than 62% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $693 a month |
| Housing units | 487 |
| Households | 428 (2.62 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 91% / 9.1% |
| Land area | 27.01 sq mi (plus 0.4 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62956. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62956
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62908 | Belknap, IL | 2.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 62941 | Grand Chain, IL | 3.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 62923 | Cypress, IL | 5.1 mi N | Standard |
| 62973 | Perks, IL | 6.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 62953 | Joppa, IL | 9.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 62909 | Boles, IL | 9.3 mi N | Standard |
| 62970 | Olmsted, IL | 9.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 62995 | Vienna, IL | 10.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 42022 | Bandana, KY | 10.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 62926 | Dongola, IL | 10.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 62992 | Ullin, IL | 11.6 mi W | Standard |
| 62912 | Buncombe, IL | 11.9 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62956 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62956
123 MAIN ST
KARNAK IL 62956
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Boaz: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62956-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62956?
- 62956 is a Karnak, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62956 in?
- ZIP code 62956 is in Pulaski County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62956 in?
- 62956 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62956?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62956 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62956?
- About 1,172 people live in ZIP code 62956, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62956?
- The median household income in 62956 is $73,462 a year, lower than 53% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62956?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62956 are 62908 (Belknap, 2.8 miles), 62941 (Grand Chain, 3.4 miles), 62923 (Cypress, 5.1 miles) and 62973 (Perks, 6.2 miles).