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ZIP code 62897: Whittington, IL

62897 is a ZIP code in Whittington, Illinois, mainly in Franklin County. About 542 people live here.

Population
542
Median household income
$78,125
Typical home value
$89,300ACS median value
Median rent
$967gross, per month
Median age
26.6
Homeowners
79.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 62897 details

CityWhittington
StateIllinois
CountyFranklin County
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area14.2 sq mi, plus 4.7 sq mi of water
Population density38 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher12.6% of adults 25+
Average commute27.7 minutes
Center coordinates38.09389, -88.91182

ZIP codes near 62897

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
62846Ina, IL5.0 mi1,798
62836Ewing, IL5.8 mi891
62866Nason, IL5.8 mi—
62812Benton, IL6.1 mi11,611
62816Bonnie, IL6.7 mi1,133
62840Frankfort Heights, IL7.1 mi—
62884Sesser, IL7.1 mi2,758
62891Valier, IL8.9 mi514

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 62897?

A typical home in ZIP code 62897 is worth about $89,300 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $78,125 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 62897

What city is ZIP code 62897?

ZIP code 62897 is in Whittington, IL, in Franklin County.

What county is ZIP code 62897 in?

62897 is mainly in Franklin County, Illinois.

What is the population of ZIP code 62897?

About 542 people live in ZIP code 62897, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 62897 in?

62897 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.