62897 ZIP Code, Whittington, IL
62897 is a ZIP code in Whittington, Illinois in Franklin County. It covers 14 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62846, 62836 and 62812. 542 people live here in 183 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $78,125, close to the Illinois median of $83,390; 43% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Whittington, IL
- County: Franklin County
- Land area: 14 sq mi
- Population: 542
- Median household income: $78,125
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 542 |
| Households | 183 |
| Median household income | $78,125 |
| Income per person | $27,234 |
| Median age | 26.6 |
| Homeowners | 79.8% |
| Median home value | $89,300 |
| Median rent | $967 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 42.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.8% |
| Broadband internet | 84.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.2% |
| $10–15K | 1.6% |
| $15–25K | 6.6% |
| $25–35K | 10.4% |
| $35–50K | 5.5% |
| $50–75K | 17.5% |
| $75–100K | 15.8% |
| $100–150K | 25.1% |
| $150–200K | 7.1% |
| $200K+ | 2.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 31.8% |
| 10–19 | 9.7% |
| 20–24 | 2.8% |
| 25–34 | 23.6% |
| 35–44 | 7.2% |
| 45–54 | 4.8% |
| 55–64 | 11.2% |
| 65–74 | 5.5% |
| 75+ | 3.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.6% |
| Owned outright | 35.5% |
| Rented | 17.5% |
| Vacant | 13.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.5% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 8.5% |
| Mobile / other | 19.0% |
Businesses in 62897
14 business establishments with 92 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62846 — Ina village, IL (5 mi)
- 62836 — Ewing village, IL (5.8 mi)
- 62812 — Benton city, IL (6.1 mi)
- 62816 — Bonnie village, IL (6.7 mi)
- 62884 — Sesser city, IL (7.1 mi)
- 62891 — Valier village, IL (8.9 mi)
- 62819 — Buckner village, IL (9.7 mi)
- 62825 — North City village, IL (10.4 mi)
Areas that include 62897
- Whittington, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Franklin County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62897, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62897 in?
- 62897 is a Whittington, IL mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62897 in?
- 62897 is in Franklin County.
- What is the population of 62897?
- About 542 people (±210), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 435.
- What is the median household income in 62897?
- $78,125 (±$31,843), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 62897?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62897 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62897?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62846 (5 mi, Ina), 62836 (5.8 mi, Ewing), 62812 (6.1 mi, Benton), 62816 (6.7 mi, Bonnie), 62884 (7.1 mi, Sesser) and 62891 (8.9 mi, Valier).
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