ZIP Code 62896 - West Frankfort Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 62896 is located in West Frankfort Illinois. Portions of 62896 are also in Freeman Spur and Hanaford and Orient and Thompsonville and Denning Township and Frankfort Township (Franklin County) and Cave Township and Benton Township (Franklin County) and Six Mile Township. 62896 is primarily within Franklin County, with some portions in Williamson County. Regionally, 62896 is located in the Paducah-Cape Girardeau-Harrisburg-Mt Vernon Area.
ZIP Code 62896 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | West Frankfort |
| Primary County | Franklin County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 10,959 |
| Area Code(s) | 618 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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62896 Demographics
62896 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 62896 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62896 is White. The current unemployment level in 62896 is 5.2%.
| Population | 10,959 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 151 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,240 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $45,363 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $376,800 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.09% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.32% |
62896 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,672 | 99.09% |
| Black | 62 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62896 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,495 | 95.71% |
| Black | 18 | 1.15% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.06% |
62896 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 732 | 9.31% |
| Bachelor Degree | 687 | 8.74% |
| High School Diploma | 2,690 | 34.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 197 | 2.51% |
| GED or Alternate | 498 | 6.34% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,605 | 20.42% |
| Associates Degree | 1,037 | 13.2% |
| Masters Degree | 318 | 4.05% |
| Professional Degree | 50 | 0.64% |
| Doctorate Degree | 45 | 0.57% |
62896 Geography
| Coordinates | 37.8945961, -88.91358185 |
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| Region | Paducah-Cape Girardeau-Harrisburg-Mt Vernon Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Carbondale-Marion, IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 73 Square Miles |
62896 Schools
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62896 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 72j - Southern Illinoian Till Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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