ZIP Code 62286 — Sparta, IL
62286 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Sparta, Illinois, in Randolph County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 62286 at a glance
| ZIP code | 62286 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Sparta |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Randolph FIPS 17157 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 5,491 |
| Coordinates | 38.117560, -89.715400 |
How ZIP+4 works in 62286
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 62286. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 62286 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 62286.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 62292 | Tilden, IL | 6.8 mi |
| 62297 | Walsh, IL | 7.1 mi |
| 62217 | Baldwin, IL | 7.8 mi |
| 62288 | Steeleville, IL | 8.7 mi |
| 62237 | Coulterville, IL | 9.4 mi |
| 62272 | Percy, IL | 9.6 mi |
| 62238 | Cutler, IL | 11.1 mi |
| 62257 | Marissa, IL | 11.3 mi |
| 62997 | Willisville, IL | 11.5 mi |
| 62241 | Ellis Grove, IL | 11.8 mi |
| 62242 | Evansville, IL | 12.5 mi |
| 62233 | Chester, IL | 13.1 mi |
Questions about 62286
What is the ZIP+4 code for 62286?
62286 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 62286, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 62286?
62286 is assigned to Sparta, Illinois, in Randolph County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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