Franklin County, IL ZIP Codes
17 ZIP codes cover all or part of Franklin County, Illinois. The Census Bureau counts 37,323 residents in the county, with a median household income of $56,740 and a median home value of $89,000. Median household income ranges from $41,553 in 62999 to $67,798 in 62865. Its largest communities include West Frankfort, Benton, Christopher, Sesser and Zeigler.
Franklin County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 37,323 |
| Households | 16,137 |
| Median household income | $56,740 |
| Median home value | $89,000 |
| Median age | 43.4 |
| Median rent | $803 |
All 17 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 39,283 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 16,834 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $41,553 (62999) to $67,798 (62865) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $56,956 |
| Homeowners | 74.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.3% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 36 routes, 14,087 homes (8 of 17 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Franklin County: 62865 ($67,798)
- Most residents: 62812 (11,611 people)
- Highest homeownership: 62865 (94.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 62896 (32.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 62890 (19.3% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 62884 (40.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 62865 ($153,200)
Every ZIP code in Franklin County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62812 | Benton | 11,611 | 4,921 | $60,539 | $101,100 | 69.7% | 29.9% | 15.8% | 12 | 5,165 | 100% of its land |
| 62896 | West Frankfort | 10,627 | 4,501 | $55,458 | $88,900 | 72.4% | 32.3% | 10.0% | 12 | 5,371 | 91% of its land |
| 62884 | Sesser | 2,758 | 1,059 | $58,679 | $97,200 | 76.4% | 29.6% | 4.1% | 2 | 1,168 | 100% of its land |
| 62822 | Christopher | 2,581 | 1,256 | $47,770 | $67,600 | 72.5% | 23.2% | 13.4% | 4 | 1,327 | 100% of its land |
| 62890 | Thompsonville | 2,377 | 989 | $54,271 | $108,100 | 71.6% | 28.5% | 19.3% | 3 | 1,098 | 52% of its land |
| 62865 | Mulkeytown | 2,037 | 982 | $67,798 | $153,200 | 94.0% | 11.1% | 4.2% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 62983 | Royalton | 1,728 | 730 | $57,667 | $77,700 | 75.1% | 27.8% | 8.8% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 62999 | Zeigler | 1,267 | 629 | $41,553 | $57,300 | 76.8% | 14.0% | 13.5% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 62836 | Ewing | 891 | 344 | $73,281 | $123,900 | 88.1% | 39.0% | 7.1% | 1 | 275 | 93% of its land |
| 62883 | Scheller | 693 | 234 | $104,808 | $164,400 | 97.9% | 41.9% | 0.4% | — | — | 13% of its land |
| 62897 | Whittington | 542 | 183 | $78,125 | $89,300 | 79.8% | 42.6% | 4.1% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 62891 | Valier | 514 | 260 | $27,344 | $78,500 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 7.1% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 62874 | Orient | 440 | 188 | $40,625 | $54,000 | 74.5% | 31.4% | 4.5% | 1 | 151 | 100% of its land |
| 62860 | Macedonia | 384 | 177 | $80,288 | $120,100 | 84.2% | 20.3% | 9.4% | 1 | 276 | 72% of its land |
| 62856 | Hanaford | 332 | 145 | $60,750 | $54,500 | 94.5% | 30.3% | 7.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 62825 | North City | 254 | 125 | $48,750 | $68,600 | 88.8% | 8.8% | 6.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 62819 | Buckner | 247 | 111 | $45,341 | $62,900 | 77.5% | 25.2% | 4.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Franklin County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- West Frankfort — 7,118 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Benton — 6,863 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Christopher — 2,570 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Sesser — 2,023 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Zeigler — 1,267 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Royalton — 1,214 residents · 1 ZIP code
- North City — 715 residents · 4 ZIP codes
- West City — 662 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Valier — 523 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Thompsonville — 500 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Orient — 417 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Ewing — 341 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hanaford — 332 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Buckner — 276 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Freeman Spur — 149 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Mulkeytown — 117 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Macedonia — 31 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Franklin County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Franklin County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Franklin County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Franklin County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Franklin County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Franklin County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Franklin County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Franklin County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Franklin County, IL?
- 62812, 62896, 62884, 62822, 62890, 62865, 62983, 62999, 62836, 62883, 62897, 62891, 62874, 62860, 62856, 62825 and 62819. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Franklin County?
- 37,323 residents in 16,137 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Franklin County?
- $56,740 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $41,553 (62999) to $67,798 (62865).
- Which Franklin County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 62865, at $67,798, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Franklin County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Franklin County?
- For the 8 of 17 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 36 carrier routes reaching 14,087 residential and 746 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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