ZIP code 62972
Where is ZIP code 62972?
Ozark, Illinois
Johnson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62972 belongs to Ozark, Illinois in Johnson County. 62972 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 1,056 people live in the 62972 area, where the median household income is $84,175. The closest ZIP codes are 62967 (New Burnside, 3.1 mi northeast), 62985 (Simpson, 4.9 mi south) and 62922 (Creal Springs, 6.8 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 62972 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ozark |
| Also accepted | Tunnel Hill |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Johnson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 37.5367, -88.7688 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 629 |
Population and income in 62972
| Population | 1,056 · lower than 65% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 20 · lower than 76% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 54.6 years · higher than 93% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 44% / 56% |
| Median household income | $84,175 · higher than 64% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,891 |
| Below the poverty line | 1.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $188,800 · higher than 65% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,338 a month |
| Housing units | 725 |
| Households | 421 (2.51 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 91% / 9.3% |
| Land area | 53.68 sq mi (plus 1.92 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62972. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62972
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62967 | New Burnside, IL | 3.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 62985 | Simpson, IL | 4.9 mi S | Standard |
| 62922 | Creal Springs, IL | 6.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 62995 | Vienna, IL | 10.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 62987 | Stonefort, IL | 10.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 62943 | Grantsburg, IL | 10.9 mi S | Standard |
| 62928 | Eddyville, IL | 11 mi E | Standard |
| 62939 | Goreville, IL | 11.1 mi W | Standard |
| 62917 | Carrier Mills, IL | 12.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 62912 | Buncombe, IL | 12.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 62909 | Boles, IL | 13.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 62959 | Marion, IL | 15.7 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62972 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62972
123 MAIN ST
OZARK IL 62972
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts TUNNEL HILL as the city name for 62972. Avoid Reynoldsburg and Tunnel Hl: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62972-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62972?
- 62972 is a Ozark, Illinois ZIP code. Tunnel Hill is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 62972 in?
- ZIP code 62972 is in Johnson County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62972 in?
- 62972 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62972?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62972 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62972?
- About 1,056 people live in ZIP code 62972, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62972?
- The median household income in 62972 is $84,175 a year, higher than 64% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62972?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62972 are 62967 (New Burnside, 3.1 miles), 62985 (Simpson, 4.9 miles), 62922 (Creal Springs, 6.8 miles) and 62995 (Vienna, 10.3 miles).