ZIP Code 62973 in Perks, IL

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Perks, Illinois
County:Pulaski County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:23:20 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:618 / 730
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:37.3099, -89.0805
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62973 - Perks, IL

ZIP Code 62973, Perks

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationPulaski County, IL
Area0 sq mi Single Point
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 62992
Key Facts
  • This is a point location ZIP with no defined territory, enclosed within ZIP code 62992
  • Zero population, zero PO boxes, and no active USPS facility at this location
  • Only 2 delivery records exist for this ZIP, both on Perks Road served by rural carrier
  • The PO Box classification appears to be a legacy designation rather than reflecting current operations

Overview

Perks is a point location in Pulaski County, Illinois, with PO Box classification but no active post office facility or PO boxes. The ZIP code has zero population within its boundaries and consists of a single point rather than a defined territory. It's enclosed within the larger ZIP code 62992.

Postal Services

Mail routing for this ZIP shows just 2 delivery records on Perks Road, served by a single rural carrier route. The facility code indicates no current USPS post office operates at this location. With no occupied housing units and no business establishments, Perks appears to be a legacy ZIP designation rather than an active community.

Mailing Information

This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Mail service is available through the surrounding area's standard delivery infrastructure in neighboring ZIP codes.

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Infrastructure

Single street with minimal delivery records.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 62973 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:0Source: 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 62973 is located in Pulaski 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 62973. 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


62974 | | 62972

Schools in ZIP Code 62973


We could not locate which school district 62973 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.

Century Elementary School 4721 Shawnee College Rd
Ullin, IL 62992
District: Century Community Unit School District 100Nearby
Century Jr/Sr High School 4721 Shawnee College Rd
Ullin, IL 62992
District: Century Community Unit School District 100Nearby
River To River Education Center 251 W 2nd St
Ullin, IL 62992
District: UnknownNearby
Cypress Elem School 4580 Mount Pisgah Rd
Cypress, IL 62923
District: Cypress School District 64Nearby
Dongola High School 1000 High St
Dongola, IL 62926
District: Dongola School Unit District 66Nearby
Olive Branch Christian Academy 712 Ct St
Wickliffe, KY 42087
District: Private SchoolNearby
Prodigy Leadership Academy 232 Sierra Ridge Ln
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Joseph School 606 Sycamore St
Scott City, MO 63780
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 62973


Shawnee Community College 8364 Shawnee College Rd
Ullin, IL 62992
Type: Post Secondary
Southeast Missouri State University One University Plaza, Ms2025
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Type: Post Secondary
Southeast Missouri Hospital College Of Nursing And Health Sciences 2001 William Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-4507
Type: Post Secondary
Trend Setters School 835 South Kings Highway
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-7607
Type: Post Secondary
Cape Girardeau Career And Technology Center 1080 S. Silver Springs Rd.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-7511
Type: Post Secondary
Renaissance Beauty Academy 268 South Mount Auburn Road
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-4918
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 March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], 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: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov