ZIP code 62979
Where is ZIP code 62979?
Ridgway, Illinois
Gallatin County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62979 belongs to Ridgway, Illinois in Gallatin County. 62979 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 930 people live in the 62979 area, where the median household income is $50,625. The closest ZIP codes are 62871 (Omaha, 6.1 mi north), 62934 (Equality, 7 mi southwest) and 62954 (Junction, 7.6 mi south).
| ZIP code | 62979 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ridgway |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 37.8042, -88.2612 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 629 |
Population and income in 62979
| Population | 930 · lower than 68% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 19 · lower than 78% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 54.8 years · higher than 93% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $50,625 · lower than 90% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $49,341 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $84,900 · lower than 91% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $667 a month |
| Housing units | 552 |
| Households | 474 (1.91 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 18% |
| Land area | 49.09 sq mi (plus 0.19 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62979. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62979
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62871 | Omaha, IL | 6.1 mi N | Standard |
| 62934 | Equality, IL | 7 mi SW | Standard |
| 62954 | Junction, IL | 7.6 mi S | Standard |
| 62984 | Shawneetown, IL | 7.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 62867 | New Haven, IL | 9.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 62930 | Eldorado, IL | 10 mi W | Standard |
| 62869 | Norris City, IL | 12.4 mi N | Standard |
| 62834 | Emma, IL | 14.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 62965 | Muddy, IL | 14.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 62977 | Raleigh, IL | 14.9 mi W | Standard |
| 62817 | Broughton, IL | 15.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 62946 | Harrisburg, IL | 16.4 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62979 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62979
123 MAIN ST
RIDGWAY IL 62979
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid North Fork: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62979-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62979?
- 62979 is a Ridgway, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62979 in?
- ZIP code 62979 is in Gallatin County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62979 in?
- 62979 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62979?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62979 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62979?
- About 930 people live in ZIP code 62979, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62979?
- The median household income in 62979 is $50,625 a year, lower than 90% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62979?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62979 are 62871 (Omaha, 6.1 miles), 62934 (Equality, 7 miles), 62954 (Junction, 7.6 miles) and 62984 (Shawneetown, 7.7 miles).