ZIP Code 62556 is located in Palmer Illinois. Portions of 62556 are also in Bear Creek Township (Christian County) and Johnson Township (Christian County) and Greenwood Township (Christian County). 62556 is entirely within Christian County. Regionally, it is located in the Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area.
| ZIP Code Name | Palmer |
| Primary County | Christian County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 321 |
| Area Code(s) | 217 |
| Current Time | CDT |
62556 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 62556 is White. The current unemployment level in 62556 is 4.7%.
| Population | 321 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 15 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 166 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,708 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $54,030 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 100.00% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 326 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 15 | 5.36% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5 | 1.79% |
| High School Diploma | 166 | 59.29% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 13 | 4.64% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 61 | 21.79% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 3.57% |
| Masters Degree | 3 | 1.07% |
| Professional Degree | 7 | 2.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 39.46822739,-89.37198639 |
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| Region | Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Taylorville, IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 22 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 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 54a - Illinois/Indiana Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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