62526 -- U.S. ZIP code Municipality (1990): BEARSDALE, Illinois All ZIPs for this municipality (1990): 62526 Population (2000): 36440 Housing Units (2000): 17017 Land area (2000): 53.150561 sq. miles (137.659316 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 53.150561 sq. miles (137.659316 sq. km) Located within: Illinois (IL) Location: 39.878041 N, 88.956373 W