ZIP code 62942: Grand Tower, IL
62942 is a ZIP code in Grand Tower, Illinois, mainly in Jackson County, part of the Carbondale, IL micro area. About 628 people live here.
- Population
- 628
- Median household income
- $36,458
- Typical home value
- $51,600ACS median value
- Median rent
- $682gross, per month
- Median age
- 23.8
- Homeowners
- 67.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 62942 details
| City | Grand Tower |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| Metro area | Carbondale, IL |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 24.9 sq mi, plus 1.6 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 25 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 36.7 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 37.63578, -89.47357 |
ZIP codes near 62942
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62975 | Pomona, IL | 5.6 mi | 207 |
| 63732 | Altenburg, MO | 6.3 mi | 863 |
| 62940 | Gorham, IL | 6.7 mi | 645 |
| 63748 | Frohna, MO | 7.7 mi | 1,174 |
| 62905 | Alto Pass, IL | 7.9 mi | 779 |
| 62998 | Wolf Lake, IL | 8.6 mi | 218 |
| 62950 | Jacob, IL | 9.0 mi | 76 |
| 63737 | Brazeau, MO | 10.0 mi | — |
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
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A typical home in ZIP code 62942 is worth about $51,600 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $36,458 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 62942
What city is ZIP code 62942?
ZIP code 62942 is in Grand Tower, IL, in Jackson County.
What county is ZIP code 62942 in?
62942 is mainly in Jackson County, Illinois.
What is the population of ZIP code 62942?
About 628 people live in ZIP code 62942, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 62942 in?
62942 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.