62896 ZIP Code – West Frankfort, Illinois
Located in West Frankfort, Illinois, ZIP code 62896 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Franklin County with a population of approximately 10,959 residents. The median household income is $51,816 — below the Illinois average and below the national average. Median home values of $89,900 are well below the national average, with 72.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $696 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 82% single-family (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 9.2%, which is well above the U.S. rate. About 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 41.9, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 62874, 62951, 62841.
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ZIP 62896 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62896 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $89k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $696 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.5% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.3% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62874 – Orient
- 62951 – Johnston City
- 62841 – Freeman Spur
- 62856 – Logan
- 62819 – Buckner
- 62999 – Zeigler
- 62812 – Benton
- 62948 – Herrin
- 62890 – Thompsonville
- 62822 – Christopher
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62874 | ORIENT | 335 | $38,500 |
| 62951 | JOHNSTON CITY | 5,574 | $54,120 |
| 62841 | FREEMAN SPUR | 140 | $32,361 |
| 62856 | LOGAN | 351 | $61,875 |
| 62819 | BUCKNER | 267 | $42,727 |