ZIP Code 62966: Murphysboro, Illinois
ZIP code 62966 is assigned to Murphysboro, Illinois, and lies within Jackson County. Its reference point is at latitude 37.7655 and longitude -89.3317 (37°45'55.8"N 89°19'54.1"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 62966
62966 is the only ZIP code listed for Murphysboro, IL in our directory.
Across Jackson County there are 16 ZIP codes listed, and Illinois has 1,645 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 62971 in Oraville, IL, about 4.6 mi to the west.
| ZIP code | 62966 |
|---|---|
| City | Murphysboro |
| County | Jackson County |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Latitude | 37.7655 |
| Longitude | -89.3317 |
| DMS | 37°45'55.8"N 89°19'54.1"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 62971 (Oraville, 4.6 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 62966
Map centered on 37.7655, -89.3317. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 62966
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 62966, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 62966, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Oraville, IL (4.6 mi west), Gorham, IL (6.4 mi west) and De Soto, IL (6.9 mi northeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Oraville, IL – 4.6 mi west
- Gorham, IL – 6.4 mi west
- De Soto, IL – 6.9 mi northeast
- Makanda, IL – 7.0 mi southeast
- Carbondale, IL – 7.1 mi southeast
- Pomona, IL – 8.2 mi south
- Vergennes, IL – 9.6 mi north
- Ava, IL – 11 mi northwest
- Hurst, IL – 11 mi northeast
- Elkville, IL – 12 mi northeast
Schools Near Murphysboro, IL
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 62966 may also use facilities in nearby Oraville, Gorham and De Soto.
Shopping and Dining in Murphysboro
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Murphysboro, Illinois can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 62966.
To research local history, try searching for Jackson County records and archives along with the name Murphysboro.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 62966, Oraville lies about 4.6 mi to the west, Gorham lies about 6.4 mi to the west, De Soto lies about 6.9 mi to the northeast, Makanda lies about 7.0 mi to the southeast and Carbondale lies about 7.1 mi to the southeast. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 62966
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Lake murphysboro”): hammer from so. illinois u.s.a., CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Yucca in Musphysboro, Illinois”): Skuzbucket, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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