Pomona, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pomona, Illinois
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 Pomona, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Pomona, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62975
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 415992 |
Pomona is a small, quiet place in Illinois, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger county area.
About Pomona
Where is Pomona?
Pomona is located in Jackson County, in the southern part of Illinois. It's about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of a town called Murphysboro. A big part of what makes Pomona special is that it's nestled right inside the beautiful Shawnee National Forest.
Life in Pomona
Even though Pomona doesn't have its own post office anymore (as of 2010), people living there still use the ZIP code 62975. Being in the Shawnee National Forest means residents and visitors can enjoy lots of nature. This includes hiking, exploring, and seeing local wildlife.
Pomona in the Movies
Pomona gained some attention when it was featured in a movie. In 2002, a documentary film called Stevie was made by Steve James. This film showed parts of the community and the lives of some people who lived there.
