Franklin County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 16 ZIP codes · 16 cities
16
ZIP codes
37,442
population (2021)
-5.4%
pop change since 2010
17055
FIPS code
Franklin County ZIP code map
About Franklin County
Franklin County is located in Illinois and contains 16 ZIP codes across 16 cities and communities.
The county's population was 37,442 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.4% from 39,561 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Franklin County is 17055.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 37,442 |
| 2010 population | 39,561 |
| Change | -5.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17055 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Franklin County
Benton
Buckner
Christopher
Coello
Ewing
Frankfort Heights
Logan
Mulkeytown
Orient
Royalton
Sesser
Thompsonville
Valier
West Frankfort
Whittington
Zeigler
ZIP codes for Franklin County, IL (16)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62812 | Benton | Franklin | View map |
| 62819 | Buckner | Franklin | View map |
| 62822 | Christopher | Franklin | View map |
| 62825 | Coello | Franklin | View map |
| 62836 | Ewing | Franklin | View map |
| 62840 | Frankfort Heights | Franklin | View map |
| 62856 | Logan | Franklin | View map |
| 62865 | Mulkeytown | Franklin | View map |
| 62874 | Orient | Franklin | View map |
| 62884 | Sesser | Franklin | View map |
| 62890 | Thompsonville | Franklin | View map |
| 62891 | Valier | Franklin | View map |
| 62896 | West Frankfort | Franklin | View map |
| 62897 | Whittington | Franklin | View map |
| 62983 | Royalton | Franklin | View map |
| 62999 | Zeigler | Franklin | View map |
Demographics & statistics
37,547
Population
43.0
Median age
$51,756
Median household income
$28,443
Per capita income
$86,415
Median home value
$751
Median monthly rent
78.5%
Home ownership
18.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment
14,289
Housing units
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,075
Under 5
1,055
1,084
5–9
1,064
1,231
10–14
1,208
1,150
15–19
1,128
1,016
20–24
998
2,109
25–34
2,069
2,248
35–44
2,206
2,554
45–54
2,506
1,451
55–59
1,424
1,183
60–64
1,161
2,176
65–74
2,136
1,241
75–84
1,218
432
85+
424
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,230 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 29,317 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 7,627 | 20.5% |
| Median age | 43.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.9%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.3%
Other race
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,860 | 93.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,311 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 644 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 168 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 99 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 88 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.1%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
10.6%
$25k–$35k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
14.9%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $51,756 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
27.8%
$50k–$100k
32.2%
$100k–$150k
13.4%
$150k–$200k
10.9%
$200k–$300k
11.1%
$300k–$500k
3.6%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,415 |
| Median rent / month | $751 |
| Owner occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter occupied | 21.5% |
| Vacant | 12.0% |
| Single-family detached | 78.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 15.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% |
| 3 or more | 24.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.5% |
| Electricity | 46.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 3.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,413 | 45.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 983 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,344 | 22.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,216 | 25.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,377 | 24.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,806 | 35.7% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.9% | 18.7% |
| Married | 51.9% | 50.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 11.4% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 17.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
31.7%
Some college, no degree
26.8%
Associate's degree
13.9%
Bachelor's degree
11.9%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 448 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 356 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,552 | 47.5% |
| High school | 1,918 | 20.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,407 | 21.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Retail trade
14.3%
Manufacturing
13.1%
Agriculture & mining
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Construction
5.5%
Professional & management
5.3%
Public administration
4.5%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Other services
3.1%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.2% |
| Service | 20.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.7% |
| Production & transportation | 20.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 16.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.5% |
| Carpool | 10.2% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.1 |
Poverty
All people
18.9%
Under 18 years
26.9%
18 and over
16.8%
Married-couple families
9.2%
Female-led households
20.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.0% |
| Retirement income | 28.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.0% |
| High cholesterol | 34.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 30.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 27.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 61.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 16.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,675 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 17.5% |
| 65 and over | 42.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.0% |
| Public insurance | 46.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,417 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 169 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 94 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 25 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,229 | 98.6% |
| Born in same state | 37,118 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 31,429 | 81.7% |
| Foreign born | 111 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 318 | 1.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 181 | 42.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,596 | 12.2% |
| French | 4,489 | 12% |
| Arab | 3,240 | 8.6% |
| English | 381 | 1% |
| Polish | 177 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 163 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 158 | 0.4% |
| German | 105 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 35 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.8% |
| Internet access | 89.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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