ZIP Code 62822, Illinois
ZIP Code 62822 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 62822 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Franklin County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,581. The land area covers 2.20 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,581 | ±217 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs | ±7.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,256 | ±142 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,509 | ±156 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,256 | ±142 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 253 | ±113 |
| Median Home Value | $67,600 | ±$8,687 |
| Median Gross Rent | $725 | ±$298 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,770 | ±$11,269 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,713 | ±$4,242 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% | ±9.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 532 | ±258 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | ±5.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 878 | ±167 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.8% | ±6.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
GUS Population: 37,033 (2024)
ID: 189910
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FRANKLIN COUNTY TREASURER
PO BOX 967, BENTON IL 62812-0967
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular public school district Serving District | KG-08 | Hampton, IL | |
| Regular public school district Serving District | PK-12 | Port Byron, IL | |
| Regular public school district Serving District | 09-12 | East Moline, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Benton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Benton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Benton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Carterville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Carterville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | West Frankfort, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Christopher, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rend Lake College
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College | 13.2 mi away | 468 N Ken Gray Pkwy, Ina, IL, 62846 |
6184375321
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CHRISTOPHER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.1 mi away | 202 EAST MARKET STREET, CHRISTOPHER, IL, 62822 |
(618) 724-7534
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John A Logan College
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College | 15.8 mi away | 700 Logan College Drive, Carterville, IL, 62918-2500 |
6189852828
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ZEIGLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 102 EAST MARYLAND STREET, ZEIGLER, IL, 62999 |
(618) 596-2041
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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College | 20.0 mi away | Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL, 62901-4512 |
6184532121
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BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 502 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON, IL, 62812 |
(618) 438-7511
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Southern Illinois University-System Office
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College | 20.9 mi away | 1400 Douglas Drive, Carbondale, IL, 62901-6801 |
6185363331
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ROYALTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 305 SOUTH DEAN STREET, ROYALTON, IL, 62983 |
(618) 984-4463
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SESSER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 303 WEST FRANKLIN STREET, SESSER, IL, 62884 |
(618) 625-6566
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WEST FRANKFORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 402 EAST POPLAR STREET, WEST FRANKFORT, IL, 62896 |
(618) 932-3313
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at REND LAKE DAM, IL US, located 5.8 miles from ZCTA5 62822. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.5° | 21.9° | 30.7° | 3.18" | — |
| February | 43.7° | 24.7° | 34.2° | 2.80" | — |
| March | 55.4° | 34.6° | 45.0° | 4.21" | — |
| April | 67.7° | 45.4° | 56.6° | 5.43" | — |
| May | 76.4° | 56.0° | 66.2° | 5.07" | — |
| June | 85.8° | 65.1° | 75.5° | 4.48" | — |
| July | 88.1° | 68.4° | 78.3° | 3.96" | — |
| August | 86.9° | 66.4° | 76.7° | 3.35" | — |
| September | 80.6° | 57.8° | 69.2° | 3.22" | — |
| October | 69.3° | 46.1° | 57.7° | 3.44" | — |
| November | 55.3° | 35.4° | 45.4° | 3.97" | — |
| December | 44.2° | 26.5° | 35.4° | 2.89" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher city | City | 0.2 mi | — |
| North City village | Village | 1.3 mi | — |
| Buckner village | Village | 2.1 mi | — |
| Mulkeytown CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Valier village | Village | 3.1 mi | — |
| Zeigler city | City | 4.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 62822. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.