ZIP code 62947
Where is ZIP code 62947?
Herod, Illinois
Hardin County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62947 belongs to Herod, Illinois in Hardin County. 62947 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 408 people live in the 62947 area, where the median household income is $47,321. The closest ZIP codes are 62928 (Eddyville, 9.4 mi southwest), 62931 (Elizabethtown, 10.7 mi southeast) and 62982 (Rosiclare, 10.9 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 62947 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Herod |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Hardin County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 37.5634, -88.44 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 629 |
Population and income in 62947
| Population | 408 · lower than 83% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 98% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 60 years · higher than 97% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $47,321 · lower than 93% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,520 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.9% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $146,600 · lower than 54% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 310 |
| Households | 209 (1.95 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 93% / 7.2% |
| Land area | 73.94 sq mi (plus 0.2 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62947. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62947
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62928 | Eddyville, IL | 9.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 62931 | Elizabethtown, IL | 10.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 62982 | Rosiclare, IL | 10.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 62987 | Stonefort, IL | 11.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 62934 | Equality, IL | 12.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 62946 | Harrisburg, IL | 12.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 62917 | Carrier Mills, IL | 13.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 62954 | Junction, IL | 13.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 62938 | Golconda, IL | 14.3 mi S | Standard |
| 62965 | Muddy, IL | 14.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 62919 | Cave In Rock, IL | 16.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 62967 | New Burnside, IL | 16.8 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62947 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62947
123 MAIN ST
HEROD IL 62947
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62947-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62947?
- 62947 is a Herod, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62947 in?
- ZIP code 62947 is in Hardin County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62947 in?
- 62947 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62947?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62947 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62947?
- About 408 people live in ZIP code 62947, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62947?
- The median household income in 62947 is $47,321 a year, lower than 93% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62947?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62947 are 62928 (Eddyville, 9.4 miles), 62931 (Elizabethtown, 10.7 miles), 62982 (Rosiclare, 10.9 miles) and 62987 (Stonefort, 11.4 miles).