ZIP code 62256
Where is ZIP code 62256?
Maeystown, Illinois
Monroe County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 62256 belongs to Maeystown, Illinois in Monroe County. 62256 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Maeystown post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 618. About 35 people live in the 62256 area, where the median household income is $126,250. The closest ZIP codes are 62298 (Waterloo, 1.4 mi northwest), 62248 (Hecker, 7.7 mi east) and 62244 (Fults, 9.2 mi south).
| ZIP code | 62256 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Maeystown |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Monroe County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 38.3043, -90.1356 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 622 |
Population and income in 62256
| Population | 35 · lower than 99% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 294 · higher than 67% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 24.9 years · lower than 98% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $126,250 · higher than 94% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,380 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $158,300 · higher than 53% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 35 |
| Households | 12 (2.92 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 0.12 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62256. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62256
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62298 | Waterloo, IL | 1.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 62248 | Hecker, IL | 7.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 62244 | Fults, IL | 9.2 mi S | Standard |
| 62236 | Columbia, IL | 9.6 mi N | Standard |
| 62295 | Valmeyer, IL | 9.7 mi W | Standard |
| 62260 | Millstadt, IL | 10 mi N | Standard |
| 62279 | Renault, IL | 10.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 62278 | Red Bud, IL | 11.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 62285 | Smithton, IL | 11.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 62222 | Belleville, IL | 12.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 63053 | Kimmswick, MO | 13 mi W | PO Box only |
| 62243 | Freeburg, IL | 13.8 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62256 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62256
PO BOX 123
MAEYSTOWN IL 62256
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62256-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62256?
- 62256 is a Maeystown, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62256 in?
- ZIP code 62256 is in Monroe County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62256 in?
- 62256 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62256?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62256 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62256?
- About 35 people live in ZIP code 62256, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62256?
- The median household income in 62256 is $126,250 a year, higher than 94% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- Can I use 62256 for a street address?
- No. 62256 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Maeystown use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62256?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62256 are 62298 (Waterloo, 1.4 miles), 62248 (Hecker, 7.7 miles), 62244 (Fults, 9.2 miles) and 62236 (Columbia, 9.6 miles).