62896 ZIP Code
West Frankfort, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62896 |
| City/Town: | West Frankfort |
| County: | Franklin |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,959 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,816 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,463 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,353 |
| Median Home Value: | $89,900 |
| Land Area: | 60.4 sq miles
156.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.8927, -88.9121 |
Population Information (62896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,959 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,487 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,472 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 529 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 550 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 776 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 739 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 646 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,255 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,167 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,481 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 935 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 750 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,138 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 699 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 294 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $89,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $696 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,353 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,631 | 86.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 722 | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,397 | 73.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,234 | 26.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,719 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 145 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 666 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,835 | 36.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,064 | 26.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 945 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 562 | 7.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 502 | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62896 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,816 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,907 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,890 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,463 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,087 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,624 | 91.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 453 | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,788 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,709 | 80.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 592 | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 315 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,617 | 96.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 54 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 14 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 271 | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 103 | 0.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 49 | 0.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 49 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62896 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 369 | 8.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 277 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 595 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 459 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 577 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 736 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 747 | 16.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 499 | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 240 | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 132 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62896 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,933 | 85.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 334 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 27 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 88 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 20 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 158 | 3.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62896 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 136 | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 272 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 477 | 10.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 159 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 597 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 272 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 50 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 352 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 167 | 3.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,168 | 25.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 510 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 253 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 211 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (62896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,212 | 93.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,624 | 51.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,072 | 55.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 617 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62896 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,286 | 71.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,890 | 40.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,223 | 26.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 487 | 10.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 102 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,172 | 25.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62896 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,274 | 79.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 49 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 115 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 261 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 42 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 10 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 191 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 411 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62896 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 114 | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 376 | 7.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 467 | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 342 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,041 | 19.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 743 | 13.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 647 | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 504 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,119 | 20.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62896 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 61 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 601 | 11.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,096 | 39.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,005 | 37.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 471 | 8.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 119 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62896 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,002 | 43.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 322 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,159 | 46.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 16 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 80 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 39 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62896 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 465 | 10.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,657 | 35.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,168 | 25.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,341 | 29.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62896 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 708 | 20.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,134 | 33.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 587 | 17.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 409 | 12.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 369 | 10.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 96 | 2.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 29 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 65 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62896 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,149 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $460 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $696 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.38 |
Households (62896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,631 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,172 | 46.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 754 | 16.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 930 | 20.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,221 | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,367 | 29.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,676 | 36.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62896 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,497 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,339 | 29.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,317 | 51.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 132 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 544 | 12.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 957 | 21.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62896 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,347 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 100 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 45 | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,146 | 48.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 581 | 24.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 475 | 20.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,561 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 675 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,829 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,401 | 22.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 191 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,216 | 50.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 994 | 41.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62896 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,411 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,342 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 714 | 53.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 615 | 45.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 172 | 12.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 13 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,877 | 99.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 55 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 82 | 149.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 82 | 149.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 82 | 149.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 6 | 10.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 24 | 43.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 52 | 94.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62896 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,430 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,307 | 98.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 123 | 1.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 64 | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 59 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62896 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,631 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,210 | 90.9% | 89.4% |
West Frankfort, IL62896