County ProfileIL
Alexander County
Population: 5,240 · 7 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
5,240
People
Median age
48
Housing
Total households
1,904
Income
Median household income
$47,043
Housing
Total housing units
2,938
Employment
Employment rate
45.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
12.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
90.5%
County details
Local time 03:26:30(CT)| Name | Alexander |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 7total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 6 Standard1 PO Box |
| Area code | 618, 730 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 37.1836583, -89.3495158 |
| Land area | 235.4 sq miles(609.7 km²) |
Map of Alexander county, Illinois with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Alexander County
Compare the largest cities in Alexander County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 1,733 | $41,912 | 1ZIPs |
| Mc Clure | 733 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Olive Branch | 650 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Tamms | 430 | $50,046 | 1ZIPs |
| Thebes | 208 | $40,917 | 1ZIPs |
| Unity | 98 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Miller City | 14 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Alexander County
Review the most populated postal areas across Alexander County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS