What city is ZIP code 62902?

ZIP code 62902 is in Makanda, IL (Jackson County).

What county is ZIP code 62902 in?

ZIP code 62902 is mostly in Jackson County, Illinois.

How many people live in ZIP code 62902?

About 4,135 people live in the 62902 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 62902

Makanda, IL, Jackson County

Population

4,135

Land area

64.3sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Makanda

ZIP 62902 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 62902 at a glance

ZIP 62902 (Makanda) is 72% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
The median household income is $84,223, close to the Illinois median.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,800 (21% below Illinois) and median rent is $927 a month.

Local data for ZIP 62902

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 62902, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$84,223

Poverty rate

9.9%

Median home value

$207,800

Prices +3.2% in a year

Median rent

$927/mo

Homeownership

76.1%

Bachelor's or higher

46.6%

Median age

48.3

Average commute

20.4 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

1,000

$41.3M annual payroll

PPP loans

$6.4M

153 loans

Campaign donations

$29.9K

36% D, 21% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 62902, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,062

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

112

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 23°F

49.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 62902, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.8%

U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts

Diabetes

13.6%

U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts

Smoking

14.3%

U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 62902?: ZIP code 62902 is in Makanda, IL (Jackson County).
What county is ZIP code 62902 in?: ZIP code 62902 is mostly in Jackson County, Illinois.
How many people live in ZIP code 62902?: About 4,135 people live in the 62902 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.