ZIP code 62966
Where is ZIP code 62966?
Murphysboro, Illinois
Jackson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62966 belongs to Murphysboro, Illinois in Jackson County. 62966 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 13,945 people live in the 62966 area, where the median household income is $55,665. The closest ZIP codes are 62940 (Gorham, 6.4 mi west), 62924 (De Soto, 6.9 mi northeast) and 62901 (Carbondale, 7.1 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 62966 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Murphysboro |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 37.7655, -89.3317 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 629 |
Population and income in 62966
| Population | 13,945 · higher than 78% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 126 · higher than 59% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.8 years · higher than 55% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $55,665 · lower than 85% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,993 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $142,200 · lower than 56% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $803 a month |
| Housing units | 7,540 |
| Households | 6,301 (2.17 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 64% / 36% |
| Land area | 110.99 sq mi (plus 3.46 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62966. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62966
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62940 | Gorham, IL | 6.4 mi W | Standard |
| 62924 | De Soto, IL | 6.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 62901 | Carbondale, IL | 7.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 62903 | Carbondale, IL | 7.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 62975 | Pomona, IL | 8.2 mi S | Standard |
| 62994 | Vergennes, IL | 9.6 mi N | Standard |
| 62907 | Ava, IL | 10.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 62949 | Hurst, IL | 11.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 62915 | Cambria, IL | 11.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 62932 | Elkville, IL | 11.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 62950 | Jacob, IL | 11.7 mi W | Standard |
| 62958 | Makanda, IL | 12.2 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62966 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62966
123 MAIN ST
MURPHYSBORO IL 62966
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Etherton, Levan, Mboro, Mount Carbon and Somerset: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62966-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62966?
- 62966 is a Murphysboro, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62966 in?
- ZIP code 62966 is in Jackson County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62966 in?
- 62966 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62966?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62966 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62966?
- About 13,945 people live in ZIP code 62966, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62966?
- The median household income in 62966 is $55,665 a year, lower than 85% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62966?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62966 are 62940 (Gorham, 6.4 miles), 62924 (De Soto, 6.9 miles), 62901 (Carbondale, 7.1 miles) and 62903 (Carbondale, 7.2 miles).