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ZIP Code 62896
West Frankfort, IL, Franklin County
Population
10,627
Land area
60.4sq mi
People per sq mi
176
City
West Frankfort
ZIP 62896 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 62896 at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $55,458 a year, 33% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,900 (66% below Illinois) and median rent is $681 a month.
Local data for ZIP 62896
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 62896, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,458
Poverty rate
23.4%
Median home value
$88,900
Prices +5.6% in a year
Median rent
$681/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.4%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
26.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
221
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,797
$110M annual payroll
PPP loans
$22.85M
280 loans
Campaign donations
$10.07K
6% D, 27% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 62896, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
911
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 62896, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 62896
ZIP codes near 62896
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 62874Orient | 3.7 mi | 1.6 |
| 62841Freeman Spur | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| 62951Johnston City | 5.1 mi | 27.7 |
| 62856Hanaford | 6.2 mi | 1.5 |
| 62999Zeigler | 6.9 mi | 2.2 |
| 62819Buckner | 7 mi | 3.3 |
| 62812Benton | 7.6 mi | 98.7 |
| 62948Herrin | 8.4 mi | 20 |
| 62822Christopher | 9.2 mi | 2.2 |
| 62890Thompsonville | 9.3 mi | 102.6 |
| 62974Pittsburg | 10 mi | 25.9 |
| 62933Energy | 10 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 62896?
- ZIP code 62896 is in West Frankfort, IL (Franklin County).
- What county is ZIP code 62896 in?
- ZIP code 62896 is mostly in Franklin County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 62896?
- About 10,627 people live in the 62896 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.