62999 ZIP Code — Zeigler, IL

Franklin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62999 is located in Zeigler, Illinois, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 2.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,520 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62999

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $54,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $42,321. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 62999 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,520

population

2.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62999 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62999

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62999. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Zeigler	Acceptable
Zeigler	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62983 Royalton (2.7 mi) 62874 Orient (4.5 mi) 62865 Mulkeytown (5.6 mi) 62822 Christopher (5.6 mi) 62819 Buckner (6 mi) 62948 Herrin (6.5 mi) 62896 West Frankfort (8.1 mi) 62951 Johnston City (8.4 mi) 62918 Carterville (8.5 mi) 62933 Energy (8.9 mi) 62932 Elkville (9.1 mi) 62924 De Soto (10 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,520
Population density	704 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	2.16 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	37.8957
Longitude	-89.0516
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.7%	55.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,520

Population

704

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$42,321

Median household income

$21,753

Per capita income

$54,400

Median home value

$704

Median monthly rent

67.9%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

589

Housing units

9.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

115

35–44

106

45–54

117

55–59

60–64

65–74

103

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	317	20.9%
18 and over	1,203	79.1%
65 and over	316	20.8%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,478	96.4%
Two or more races	28	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.8%
Other race	8	0.5%
Black or African American	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.7%	55.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 25.6%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	25.6%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	5.1%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$42,321

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 43.4%

$50k–$100k 39.6%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$54,400
Median rent / month	$704
Owner occupied	67.9%
Renter occupied	32.1%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	46.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	44.1%
3 bedrooms	35.1%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	42.1%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	17.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.8%
Electricity	48.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	224	35.9%
Cohabiting couple	35	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	148	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	217	34.8%
Households with children under 18	152	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	217	34.8%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	18.5%
Married	41.0%	38.9%
Separated	2.5%	3.1%
Widowed	9.1%	16.5%
Divorced	13.4%	23.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 46.5%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	4.0%
Kindergarten	24	8.0%
Elementary school	162	54.0%
High school	48	16.0%
College / grad school	54	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Manufacturing 20.1%

Retail trade 19.0%

Transportation & utilities 11.1%

Other services 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Public administration 2.5%

Construction 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Professional & management 1.9%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.2%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	27.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	26.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	15.2%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 10.8%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.9%
Under 18	11.0%
18–64 years	17.5%
65 and over	63.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.9%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,436	94.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,518	99.9%
Born in same state	1,504	98.9%
Born in different state	1,260	82.9%
Foreign born	14	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	292	19.2%
French	182	12%
Arab	77	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	25	1.6%
Polish	21	1.4%
Norwegian	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	88.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62999

What city is ZIP code 62999 in?

ZIP code 62999 is primarily assigned to Zeigler, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62999 in?

ZIP code 62999 falls within Franklin County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62999?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 62999 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 62999 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 62999 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 62999 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62999?

The median home value in ZIP code 62999 is $54,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 62999 in?

ZIP code 62999 observes the CST timezone.