ZIP code 62988
Where is ZIP code 62988?
Tamms, Illinois
Alexander County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62988 belongs to Tamms, Illinois in Alexander County. 62988 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 1,149 people live in the 62988 area, where the median household income is $54,779. The closest ZIP codes are 62976 (Pulaski, 4.6 mi east), 62992 (Ullin, 5.9 mi northeast) and 62993 (Unity, 6.3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 62988 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tamms |
| Also accepted | Elco |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Alexander County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 37.2345, -89.2763 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 629 |
Population and income in 62988
| Population | 1,149 · lower than 62% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 16 · lower than 84% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 50.5 years · higher than 87% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $54,779 · lower than 86% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,558 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $65,800 · lower than 96% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $493 a month |
| Housing units | 659 |
| Households | 497 (2.24 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 70.31 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62988. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62988
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62976 | Pulaski, IL | 4.6 mi E | Standard |
| 62992 | Ullin, IL | 5.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 62993 | Unity, IL | 6.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 62969 | Olive Branch, IL | 6.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 62996 | Villa Ridge, IL | 7.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 62961 | Millcreek, IL | 7.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 62964 | Mounds, IL | 9 mi SE | Standard |
| 62962 | Miller City, IL | 9.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 62957 | Mc Clure, IL | 10.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 62990 | Thebes, IL | 10.1 mi W | Standard |
| 62970 | Olmsted, IL | 10.5 mi E | Standard |
| 63742 | Commerce, MO | 10.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62988 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62988
123 MAIN ST
TAMMS IL 62988
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ELCO as the city name for 62988. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62988-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62988?
- 62988 is a Tamms, Illinois ZIP code. Elco is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 62988 in?
- ZIP code 62988 is in Alexander County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62988 in?
- 62988 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62988?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62988 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62988?
- About 1,149 people live in ZIP code 62988, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62988?
- The median household income in 62988 is $54,779 a year, lower than 86% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62988?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62988 are 62976 (Pulaski, 4.6 miles), 62992 (Ullin, 5.9 miles), 62993 (Unity, 6.3 miles) and 62969 (Olive Branch, 6.3 miles).