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County ProfileIL

Union County

Population: 17,244 · 7 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
17,244
People
Median age
44.3
Housing
Total households
6,868
Income
Median household income
$55,728
Housing
Total housing units
7,851
Employment
Employment rate
48.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
20.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.6%
County details
Local time 02:13:30(CT)
NameUnion
Total ZIP codes7total
ZIP codes (by type)
6 Standard1 PO Box
Area code618, 730
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates37.4856521, -89.2446391
Land area413.4 sq miles(1,070.7 km²)

Map of Union county, Illinois with ZIP codes

Map of Union County, Illinois and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Union County

Compare the largest cities in Union County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Anna4,303$33,1371ZIPs
Jonesboro1,711$58,5001ZIPs
Cobden1,074$46,4581ZIPs
Dongola661$34,1451ZIPs
Wolf Lake3571ZIPs
Alto Pass319$55,5561ZIPs
Millcreek521ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Union County

Review the most populated postal areas across Union County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
62906Anna$41,9937,464
62920Cobden$55,2883,072
62952Jonesboro$64,0973,036
62926Dongola$64,5832,063
62905Alto Pass$52,875633
62998Wolf Lake$56,300357
62961Millcreek$151,25052

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