Perks, Illinois

Perks, Illinois
—  Unincorporated community  —
Perks, Illinois
Coordinates:
Country United States
State Illinois
County Pulaski
Elevation 341 ft (104 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 62973
Area code(s) 618
GNIS feature ID 415554[1]

Perks is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Illinois, United States. Perks is 7 miles (11 kilometers) northeast of Ullin. Perks has a post office with ZIP code 62973.[2] Perks was originally known as Stringtown. The community has only one grocery store and gas station, Caspers Store. Local attractions include the Cache River State Natural Area. Perks has fewer than 100 people, many of which are farmers or longtime residents of the community.

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