ZIP Code 62426 is located in Edgewood Illinois. Portions of 62426 are also in Larkinsburg Township and Mason Township and West Township (Effingham County) and Blair Township. 62426 is primarily within Clay County, with some portions in Effingham County. Regionally, it is located in Metro St. Louis.
| ZIP Code Name | Edgewood |
| Primary County | Clay County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 890 |
| Area Code(s) | 618 |
| Current Time | CDT |
62426 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 62426 is White. The current unemployment level in 62426 is 4.9%.
| Population | 890 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 24 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 487 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,172 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $47,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 97.36% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 702 | 97.36% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 13 | 1.8% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 46 | 6.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 8 | 1.2% |
| High School Diploma | 356 | 53.37% |
| No High School Diploma | 17 | 2.55% |
| GED or Alternate | 56 | 8.4% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 102 | 15.29% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 11.09% |
| Masters Degree | 8 | 1.2% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 38.90439606,-88.65580750 |
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| Regions | Metro St. LouisChampaign and Springfield Decatur Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Effingham, IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 38 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 72j - Southern Illinoian Till Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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