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ZIP code 62556: Palmer, IL

62556 is a ZIP code in Palmer, Illinois, mainly in Christian County, part of the Taylorville, IL micro area. About 370 people live here.

Population
370
Median household income
$55,694
Typical home value
$128,400+10.7% in 12 months
Median rent
$720gross, per month
Median age
50.5
Homeowners
89.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 62556 details

CityPalmer
StateIllinois
CountyChristian County
Metro areaTaylorville, IL
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area23.1 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water
Population density16 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher10.8% of adults 25+
Average commute19.1 minutes
Center coordinates39.47497, -89.37521

ZIP codes near 62556

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
62546Morrisonville, IL4.8 mi1,521
62568Taylorville, IL7.5 mi15,952
62540Kincaid, IL8.0 mi1,297
62570Tovey, IL8.2 mi629
62517Bulpitt, IL8.8 mi185
62555Owaneco, IL8.8 mi1,358
62538Harvel, IL11.3 mi342
62076Ohlman, IL11.9 mi59

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 62556?

A typical home in ZIP code 62556 is worth about $128,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $55,694 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Illinois average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 62556

What city is ZIP code 62556?

ZIP code 62556 is in Palmer, IL, in Christian County.

What county is ZIP code 62556 in?

62556 is mainly in Christian County, Illinois.

What is the population of ZIP code 62556?

About 370 people live in ZIP code 62556, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 62556 in?

62556 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.