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ZIP code 62896: West Frankfort, IL

62896 is a ZIP code in West Frankfort, Illinois, mainly in Franklin County. About 10,627 people live here.

Population
10,627
Median household income
$55,458
Typical home value
$107,000+2.8% in 12 months
Median rent
$681gross, per month
Median age
41.3
Homeowners
72.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 62896 details

CityWest Frankfort
StateIllinois
CountyFranklin County (also partly Williamson County)
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area60.4 sq mi, plus 1.2 sq mi of water
Population density176 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher13.4% of adults 25+
Average commute26.5 minutes
Center coordinates37.89266, -88.91208

Median rent in 62896 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$333/mo
1 bedroom$483/mo
2 bedrooms$698/mo
3 bedrooms$979/mo
4 bedrooms$1,106/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 62896

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
62874Orient, IL4.0 mi440
62951Johnston City, IL4.7 mi5,342
62841Freeman Spur, IL5.2 mi118
62856Logan, IL5.8 mi332
62840Frankfort Heights, IL7.2 mi—
62819Buckner, IL7.6 mi247
62812Benton, IL7.9 mi11,611
62948Herrin, IL8.0 mi12,758

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 62896?

A typical home in ZIP code 62896 is worth about $107,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $55,458 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Illinois average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $107,000 homeWhat can a $55,458 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 62896

What city is ZIP code 62896?

ZIP code 62896 is in West Frankfort, IL, in Franklin County.

What county is ZIP code 62896 in?

62896 is mainly in Franklin County, Illinois, and partly in Williamson County.

What is the population of ZIP code 62896?

About 10,627 people live in ZIP code 62896, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 62896 in?

62896 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.