ZIP Code 62897: Whittington, Illinois
ZIP code 62897 is assigned to Whittington, Illinois, and lies within Franklin County. Its reference point is at latitude 38.0872 and longitude -88.9014 (38°05'13.9"N 88°54'05.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 62897
62897 is the only ZIP code listed for Whittington, IL in our directory.
Across Franklin County there are 17 ZIP codes listed, and Illinois has 1,645 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 62836 in Ewing, IL, about 3.0 mi to the southeast.
| ZIP code | 62897 |
|---|---|
| City | Whittington |
| County | Franklin County |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Latitude | 38.0872 |
| Longitude | -88.9014 |
| DMS | 38°05'13.9"N 88°54'05.0"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 62836 (Ewing, 3.0 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 62897
Map centered on 38.0872, -88.9014. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
ZIP Codes Near 62897
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 62897, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 62897, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Ewing, IL (3.0 mi southeast), Ina, IL (4.6 mi north) and Benton, IL (6.1 mi south). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Ewing, IL – 3.0 mi southeast
- Ina, IL – 4.6 mi north
- Benton, IL – 6.1 mi south
- Nason, IL – 6.5 mi northwest
- Akin, IL – 6.8 mi south
- Frankfort Heights, IL – 6.8 mi south
- Logan, IL – 6.8 mi south
- Bonnie, IL – 7.7 mi north
- Sesser, IL – 8.5 mi west
- Valier, IL – 8.5 mi southwest
Schools Near Whittington, IL
If you are moving to ZIP code 62897, check the school district serving Whittington and Franklin County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 62897 may also use facilities in nearby Ewing, Ina and Benton.
Shopping and Dining in Whittington
For places to eat and shop near Whittington, IL, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 62897.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Whittington, Illinois can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 62897.
To research local history, try searching for Franklin County records and archives along with the name Whittington.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 62897, Ewing lies about 3.0 mi to the southeast, Ina lies about 4.6 mi to the north, Benton lies about 6.1 mi to the south, Nason lies about 6.5 mi to the northwest and Akin lies about 6.8 mi to the south. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 62897
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