Jacob, Illinois
Jacob: a city in Jackson County, Illinois.
About
Jacob is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about Jacob
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.7451,-89.5370 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:24:18 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 62950 |
| Weather | 42℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Jacob is located at 37°44'42"N 89°32'13"W (37.7450500, -89.5370400).
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Weather
42°F
Partly Cloudy
3 mph NW
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 3 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Jacob zip code is 62950.
County name: Jackson, County
fips: 17077
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Jacob, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149222 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale (IL) | 62901-4512 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Jacob, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Jacob.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Post Office | Jacob (IL) | 62950 |
Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carbondale | 25,036 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Murphysboro | 7,384 | Town in Illinois |
| De Soto | 1,503 | Village in Illinois, United States |