ZIP code 62842
Where is ZIP code 62842?
Geff, Illinois
Wayne County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62842 belongs to Geff, Illinois in Wayne County. 62842 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 724 people live in the 62842 area, where the median household income is $73,424. The closest ZIP codes are 62837 (Fairfield, 5.3 mi southeast), 62823 (Cisne, 5.3 mi north) and 62886 (Sims, 7.1 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 62842 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Geff |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 38.4413, -88.4144 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 628 |
Population and income in 62842
| Population | 724 · lower than 72% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 16 · lower than 84% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.1 years · lower than 56% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $73,424 · lower than 53% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,472 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $116,500 · lower than 70% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $813 a month |
| Housing units | 314 |
| Households | 279 (2.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 12% |
| Land area | 45.64 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62842. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62842
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62837 | Fairfield, IL | 5.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 62823 | Cisne, IL | 5.3 mi N | Standard |
| 62886 | Sims, IL | 7.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 62850 | Johnsonville, IL | 8.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 62878 | Rinard, IL | 10 mi N | Standard |
| 62809 | Barnhill, IL | 11.2 mi S | Standard |
| 62895 | Wayne City, IL | 11.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 62446 | Mount Erie, IL | 12 mi NE | Standard |
| 62843 | Golden Gate, IL | 12.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 62851 | Keenes, IL | 13.6 mi W | Standard |
| 62862 | Mill Shoals, IL | 14.3 mi S | Standard |
| 62833 | Ellery, IL | 16.1 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62842 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62842
123 MAIN ST
GEFF IL 62842
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Elm River, Jeffersonville and Lamard: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62842-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62842?
- 62842 is a Geff, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62842 in?
- ZIP code 62842 is in Wayne County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62842 in?
- 62842 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62842?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62842 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62842?
- About 724 people live in ZIP code 62842, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62842?
- The median household income in 62842 is $73,424 a year, lower than 53% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62842?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62842 are 62837 (Fairfield, 5.3 miles), 62823 (Cisne, 5.3 miles), 62886 (Sims, 7.1 miles) and 62850 (Johnsonville, 8.7 miles).