ZIP code 62940
Where is ZIP code 62940?
Gorham, Illinois
Jackson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62940 belongs to Gorham, Illinois in Jackson County. 62940 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 645 people live in the 62940 area, where the median household income is $64,375. The closest ZIP codes are 62950 (Jacob, 5.5 mi west), 62966 (Murphysboro, 6.4 mi east) and 62975 (Pomona, 7.5 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 62940 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Gorham |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 37.7406, -89.444 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 629 |
Population and income in 62940
| Population | 645 · lower than 75% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 23 · lower than 72% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 23.9 years · lower than 99% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 43% / 57% |
| Median household income | $64,375 · lower than 69% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $21,469 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 10% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $29,400 · lower than 100% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $722 a month |
| Housing units | 272 |
| Households | 219 (2.95 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 63% / 37% |
| Land area | 28.15 sq mi (plus 0.72 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62940. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62940
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62950 | Jacob, IL | 5.5 mi W | Standard |
| 62966 | Murphysboro, IL | 6.4 mi E | Standard |
| 62975 | Pomona, IL | 7.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 62942 | Grand Tower, IL | 8.1 mi S | Standard |
| 62907 | Ava, IL | 9.7 mi N | Standard |
| 62903 | Carbondale, IL | 10.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 63732 | Altenburg, MO | 10.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 62280 | Rockwood, IL | 11.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 62901 | Carbondale, IL | 12.6 mi E | Standard |
| 63737 | Brazeau, MO | 12.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 63748 | Frohna, MO | 12.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 62994 | Vergennes, IL | 13 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62940 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62940
123 MAIN ST
GORHAM IL 62940
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Grimsby and Sand Ridge: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62940-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62940?
- 62940 is a Gorham, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62940 in?
- ZIP code 62940 is in Jackson County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62940 in?
- 62940 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62940?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62940 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62940?
- About 645 people live in ZIP code 62940, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62940?
- The median household income in 62940 is $64,375 a year, lower than 69% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62940?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62940 are 62950 (Jacob, 5.5 miles), 62966 (Murphysboro, 6.4 miles), 62975 (Pomona, 7.5 miles) and 62942 (Grand Tower, 8.1 miles).