County ProfileIL
Fayette County
Population: 21,488 · 8 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
21,488
People
Median age
41.9
Housing
Total households
7,814
Income
Median household income
$60,944
Housing
Total housing units
8,808
Employment
Employment rate
52.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
17.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
92.7%
County details
Local time 01:07:01(CT)| Name | Fayette |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 8total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 8 Standard |
| Area code | 217, 447, 618, 730 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 39.0011246, -89.0179232 |
| Land area | 716.5 sq miles(1,855.6 km²) |
Map of Fayette county, Illinois with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Fayette County
Compare the largest cities in Fayette 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vandalia | 7,458 | $45,469 | 1ZIPs |
| Saint Elmo | 1,254 | $45,294 | 1ZIPs |
| Ramsey | 911 | $53,375 | 1ZIPs |
| Shobonier | 777 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Brownstown | 690 | $53,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Farina | 540 | $46,146 | 1ZIPs |
| Saint Peter | 322 | $63,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Bingham | 60 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Fayette County
Review the most populated postal areas across Fayette 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