ZIP Code 62840 in Frankfort Heights, IL

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Frankfort Heights, Illinois
City Alias:Frankfort Hts
County:Franklin County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:11:56:04 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:618 / 730
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:37.9053, -88.8946
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62840 Frankfort Heights, IL - Single Delivery Point ZIP

ZIP Code 62840, Frankfort Heights

Military Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationFranklin County, IL
Area0 sq mi Single Point
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 62896
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code is classified as PO Box only but currently operates with rural carrier route delivery to a single street address
  • Zero residential population and zero businesses indicate this serves a specific institutional or commercial facility
  • The single ZIP+4 record on E Main Street suggests a Large Volume Receiver with high mail volume at one location
  • Frankfort Heights exists as a point location within ZIP 62896's geographic territory
  • Both "Frankfort Heights" and "Frankfort Hts" are valid city names for mailing addresses

Overview

Frankfort Heights is a specialized ZIP code in Franklin County, Illinois, serving a single delivery point on E Main Street. With zero residential population and no PO Boxes, this ZIP operates solely for one specific address through rural carrier route delivery.

Delivery Pattern

The ZIP code classification as PO Box-only is a legacy designation that doesn't match current operations. Instead of PO Boxes, mail delivery happens via one rural carrier route to the single street address. This pattern indicates a Large Volume Receiver, typically an institutional or commercial facility that handles significant mail volume at one location.

Geographic Context

Frankfort Heights functions as a point location within the larger ZIP 62896 territory. The post office facility code indicates a main post office designation, though the actual service consists of rural delivery to the single address rather than traditional post office operations or PO Box services.

Mailing Address Format

Mail to this ZIP uses the street address format:

[Address Number] E Main St
Frankfort Heights, IL 62840

The abbreviation "Frankfort Hts" is also accepted for mailing.

Street Name Patterns

Single Location

Only one street address exists in this ZIP, indicating single-facility service.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 62840 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:76Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 62840 is located in Franklin County, Illinois, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Illinois's 12nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 62840. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:12Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5008.21 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


62841 | | 62839

Schools in ZIP Code 62840


We could not locate which school district 62840 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Frankfort Intermediate School 800 N Cherry St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
District: Frankfort Community Unit School District 168Nearby
Central Jr High School 1600 E 9th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
District: Frankfort Community Unit School District 168Nearby
Frankfort Community High School 601 E Main St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
District: Frankfort Community Unit School District 168Nearby
Denning Elementary School 1401 W 6th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
District: Frankfort Community Unit School District 168Nearby
Benton Grade Sch K-4 1000 E Mckenzie St
Benton, IL 62812
District: Benton Community Consolidated School District 47Nearby
St John The Baptist Catholic Elementary School 702 E Poplar St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
District: Private SchoolNearby
Thompsonville Christian School 3608 Angel Ln
Thompsonville, IL 62890
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School 104 N 17th St
Herrin, IL 62948
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 62840


John A Logan College 700 Logan College Drive
Carterville, IL 62918-2500
Type: Post Secondary
Rend Lake College 468 N Ken Gray Pkwy
Ina, IL 62846
Type: Post Secondary
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901-4512
Type: Post Secondary
Southern Illinois University-System Office 1400 Douglas Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901-6801
Type: Post Secondary
Southeastern Illinois College 3575 College Road
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Type: Post Secondary
Frontier Community College 2 Frontier Drive
Fairfield, IL 62837
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov