ZIP code 62286
Where is ZIP code 62286?
Sparta, Illinois
Randolph County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62286 belongs to Sparta, Illinois in Randolph County. 62286 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 5,491 people live in the 62286 area, where the median household income is $61,220. The closest ZIP codes are 62237 (Coulterville, 4.3 mi northeast), 62292 (Tilden, 5.6 mi north) and 62217 (Baldwin, 8.1 mi west).
| ZIP code | 62286 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sparta |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Randolph County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 38.1318, -89.7035 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 622 |
Population and income in 62286
| Population | 5,491 · higher than 67% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 55 · lower than 51% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.3 years · higher than 58% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $61,220 · lower than 75% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,667 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $117,800 · lower than 69% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $759 a month |
| Housing units | 2,901 |
| Households | 2,551 (2.12 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 99.96 sq mi (plus 1.27 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62286. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62286
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62237 | Coulterville, IL | 4.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 62292 | Tilden, IL | 5.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 62217 | Baldwin, IL | 8.1 mi W | Standard |
| 62257 | Marissa, IL | 8.3 mi N | Standard |
| 62288 | Steeleville, IL | 8.9 mi S | Standard |
| 62272 | Percy, IL | 9.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 62238 | Cutler, IL | 9.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 62297 | Walsh, IL | 10.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 62268 | Oakdale, IL | 10.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 62997 | Willisville, IL | 11.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 62242 | Evansville, IL | 11.9 mi W | Standard |
| 62255 | Lenzburg, IL | 12.3 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62286 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62286
123 MAIN ST
SPARTA IL 62286
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Eden, Houston and Schulines: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62286-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62286?
- 62286 is a Sparta, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62286 in?
- ZIP code 62286 is in Randolph County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62286 in?
- 62286 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62286?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62286 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62286?
- About 5,491 people live in ZIP code 62286, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62286?
- The median household income in 62286 is $61,220 a year, lower than 75% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62286?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62286 are 62237 (Coulterville, 4.3 miles), 62292 (Tilden, 5.6 miles), 62217 (Baldwin, 8.1 miles) and 62257 (Marissa, 8.3 miles).