ZIP code 62959
Where is ZIP code 62959?
Marion, Illinois
Williamson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62959 belongs to Marion, Illinois in Williamson County. 62959 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 27,793 people live in the 62959 area, where the median household income is $71,063. The closest ZIP codes are 62933 (Energy, 6.1 mi northwest), 62951 (Johnston City, 6.8 mi north) and 62948 (Herrin, 7.3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 62959 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Marion |
| Also accepted | Whiteash |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Williamson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 37.7257, -88.9294 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 629 |
Population and income in 62959
| Population | 27,793 · higher than 88% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 194 · higher than 64% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.8 years · lower than 52% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $71,063 · lower than 56% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,576 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $174,800 · higher than 61% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $925 a month |
| Housing units | 13,227 |
| Households | 11,953 (2.17 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 71% / 29% |
| Land area | 143.03 sq mi (plus 7.85 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62959. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62959
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62933 | Energy, IL | 6.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 62951 | Johnston City, IL | 6.8 mi N | Standard |
| 62948 | Herrin, IL | 7.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 62974 | Pittsburg, IL | 8.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 62922 | Creal Springs, IL | 8.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 62918 | Carterville, IL | 9.8 mi W | Standard |
| 62921 | Colp, IL | 9.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 62841 | Freeman Spur, IL | 10.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 62939 | Goreville, IL | 10.6 mi S | Standard |
| 62915 | Cambria, IL | 11.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 62902 | Carbondale, IL | 11.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 62896 | West Frankfort, IL | 11.9 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62959 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62959
123 MAIN ST
MARION IL 62959
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts WHITEASH as the city name for 62959. Avoid Spillertown: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62959-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62959?
- 62959 is a Marion, Illinois ZIP code. Whiteash is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 62959 in?
- ZIP code 62959 is in Williamson County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62959 in?
- 62959 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62959?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62959 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62959?
- About 27,793 people live in ZIP code 62959, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62959?
- The median household income in 62959 is $71,063 a year, lower than 56% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62959?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62959 are 62933 (Energy, 6.1 miles), 62951 (Johnston City, 6.8 miles), 62948 (Herrin, 7.3 miles) and 62974 (Pittsburg, 8.6 miles).