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Buckner, IL
Village in Franklin County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62819.
Population
276
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
317
ZIP codes
1
Buckner and its ZIP codes
Buckner at a glance
- Buckner is 38% denser than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Buckner, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Buckner.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,948
9,002 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,381
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$304M
FY 2026, $8,053 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Buckner, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
911
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buckner, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Buckner
1 in or overlapping Buckner. Population shown
Cities near Buckner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChristopherCity | 2.2 mi | 1.6 |
| North CityVillage | 2.7 mi | 2.2 |
| ValierVillage | 2.9 mi | 1.1 |
| West CityVillage | 3.8 mi | 1.6 |
| OrientCity | 4.8 mi | 0.7 |
| BentonCity | 5.1 mi | 5.5 |
| MulkeytownCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| ZeiglerCity | 5.6 mi | 1.4 |
| SesserCity | 7.6 mi | 1.1 |
| West FrankfortCity | 7.9 mi | 5 |
| Freeman SpurVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| RoyaltonVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| HanafordVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| BushVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| EwingVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| Johnston CityCity | 12 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buckner, IL in?
- Buckner is in Franklin County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Buckner, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Buckner include 62819.
- What is the population of Buckner, IL?
- About 276 people live in Buckner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buckner?
- Nearby places include Christopher (2.2 mi), North City (2.7 mi), Valier (2.9 mi), West City (3.8 mi), Orient (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023