ZIP Code 62896, Illinois
ZIP Code 62896 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 62896 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Franklin County / Williamson County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 10,627. The land area covers 60.42 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,627 | ±449 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,501 | ±238 | 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 | 5,161 | ±259 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,501 | ±238 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 660 | ±184 |
| Median Home Value | $88,900 | ±$5,362 |
| Median Gross Rent | $681 | ±$66 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,458 | ±$8,380 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,640 | ±$2,830 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.4% | ±4.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,425 | ±519 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.2% | ±3.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,539 | ±377 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85% | ±2.7% |
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 School Nearby | KG-08 | Akin, 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 | Carterville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | West Frankfort, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Christopher, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | 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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John A Logan College
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College | 14.0 mi away | 700 Logan College Drive, Carterville, IL, 62918-2500 |
6189852828
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WEST FRANKFORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 402 EAST POPLAR STREET, WEST FRANKFORT, IL, 62896 |
(618) 932-3313
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Rend Lake College
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College | 16.5 mi away | 468 N Ken Gray Pkwy, Ina, IL, 62846 |
6184375321
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JOHNSTON CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 506 WASHINGTON AVENUE, JOHNSTON CITY, IL, 62951 |
(618) 983-6359
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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College | 20.7 mi away | Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL, 62901-4512 |
6184532121
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BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.8 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 | 21.7 mi away | 1400 Douglas Drive, Carbondale, IL, 62901-6801 |
6185363331
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ZEIGLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 102 EAST MARYLAND STREET, ZEIGLER, IL, 62999 |
(618) 596-2041
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HERRIN CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 120 NORTH 13TH STREET, HERRIN, IL, 62948 |
(618) 942-6109
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CHRISTOPHER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 202 EAST MARKET STREET, CHRISTOPHER, IL, 62822 |
(618) 724-7534
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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 11.0 miles from ZCTA5 62896. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Frankfort city | City | 1.1 mi | — |
| Orient city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Johnston City city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| Freeman Spur village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Hanaford village | Village | 6.2 mi | — |
| West City village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 62896. • 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.