ZIP code 62990
Where is ZIP code 62990?
Thebes, Illinois
Alexander County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62990 belongs to Thebes, Illinois in Alexander County. 62990 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 codes 573 and 618. About 973 people live in the 62990 area, where the median household income is $64,076. The closest ZIP codes are 63780 (Scott City, 3.3 mi west), 63742 (Commerce, 4.5 mi south) and 63758 (Kelso, 5.9 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 62990 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Thebes |
| Also accepted | Gale |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Alexander County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 573, 618 |
| Coordinates | 37.221, -89.4599 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 629 |
Population and income in 62990
| Population | 973 · lower than 66% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 22 · lower than 73% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.3 years · higher than 84% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $64,076 · lower than 70% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,369 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $136,900 · lower than 58% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $910 a month |
| Housing units | 383 |
| Households | 317 (3.07 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 91% / 9.1% |
| Land area | 43.99 sq mi (plus 1.51 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62990. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62990
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63780 | Scott City, MO | 3.3 mi W | Standard |
| 63742 | Commerce, MO | 4.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 63758 | Kelso, MO | 5.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 62957 | Mc Clure, IL | 6.6 mi N | Standard |
| 63703 | Cape Girardeau, MO | 6.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 62969 | Olive Branch, IL | 6.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 63701 | Cape Girardeau, MO | 8.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 62993 | Unity, IL | 8.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 63702 | Cape Girardeau, MO | 9.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 62988 | Tamms, IL | 10.1 mi E | Standard |
| 62962 | Miller City, IL | 10.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 63740 | Chaffee, MO | 10.8 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62990 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62990
123 MAIN ST
THEBES IL 62990
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts GALE as the city name for 62990. Avoid Fayville: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62990-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62990?
- 62990 is a Thebes, Illinois ZIP code. Gale is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 62990 in?
- ZIP code 62990 is in Alexander County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62990 in?
- 62990 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62990?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62990 use area codes 573 and 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62990?
- About 973 people live in ZIP code 62990, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62990?
- The median household income in 62990 is $64,076 a year, lower than 70% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62990?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62990 are 63780 (Scott City, 3.3 miles), 63742 (Commerce, 4.5 miles), 63758 (Kelso, 5.9 miles) and 62957 (Mc Clure, 6.6 miles).