ZIP code 62897
Where is ZIP code 62897?
Whittington, Illinois
Franklin County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62897 belongs to Whittington, Illinois in Franklin County. 62897 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 542 people live in the 62897 area, where the median household income is $78,125. The closest ZIP codes are 62836 (Ewing, 3 mi southeast), 62846 (Ina, 4.6 mi north) and 62812 (Benton, 6.1 mi south).
| ZIP code | 62897 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Whittington |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 38.0872, -88.9014 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 628 |
Population and income in 62897
| Population | 542 · lower than 79% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 38 · lower than 59% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 26.6 years · lower than 98% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 44% / 56% |
| Median household income | $78,125 · higher than 55% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,234 |
| Below the poverty line | 26% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $89,300 · lower than 88% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $967 a month |
| Housing units | 211 |
| Households | 183 (2.96 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 14.23 sq mi (plus 4.74 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62897. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62897
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62836 | Ewing, IL | 3 mi SE | Standard |
| 62846 | Ina, IL | 4.6 mi N | Standard |
| 62812 | Benton, IL | 6.1 mi S | Standard |
| 62866 | Nason, IL | 6.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 62816 | Bonnie, IL | 7.7 mi N | Standard |
| 62884 | Sesser, IL | 8.5 mi W | Standard |
| 62891 | Valier, IL | 8.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 62856 | Logan, IL | 9.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 62819 | Buckner, IL | 10 mi SW | Standard |
| 62822 | Christopher, IL | 11 mi SW | Standard |
| 62825 | Coello, IL | 11.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 62894 | Waltonville, IL | 11.3 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62897 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62897
123 MAIN ST
WHITTINGTON IL 62897
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62897-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62897?
- 62897 is a Whittington, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62897 in?
- ZIP code 62897 is in Franklin County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62897 in?
- 62897 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62897?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62897 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62897?
- About 542 people live in ZIP code 62897, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62897?
- The median household income in 62897 is $78,125 a year, higher than 55% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62897?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62897 are 62836 (Ewing, 3 miles), 62846 (Ina, 4.6 miles), 62812 (Benton, 6.1 miles) and 62866 (Nason, 6.5 miles).