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Cairo, IL
City in Alexander County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62914.
Population
1,682
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
241
ZIP codes
1
Cairo and its ZIP codes
Cairo at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $41,912 a year, 50% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $32,000 (88% below Illinois) and median rent is $515 a month.
Local data for Cairo, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cairo, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,912
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$32,000
Median rent
$515/mo
Homeownership
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
36.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (65), Irish Americans (51), Scottish Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alexander County. PPP loans are for Cairo.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -2.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,124
859 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,342
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56.3M
FY 2026, $10,740 per person
How people get to work
Cairo, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.5%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 36.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cairo, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
895
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
112
3.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cairo, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.6%
U.S. 33.3% +18.3 pts
Diabetes
24.3%
U.S. 12.1% +12.2 pts
Smoking
22.4%
U.S. 12.8% +9.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Cairo
1 in or overlapping Cairo. Population shown
Cities near Cairo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mound CityCity | 3.9 mi | 0.7 |
| MoundsCity | 5.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Wyatt, MOCity | 6.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Wickliffe, KYCity | 7.5 mi | 1.6 |
| Wilson City, MOVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Barlow, KYCity | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| UnityCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Charleston, MOCity | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| OlmstedVillage | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| La Center, KYCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| PulaskiVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Olive BranchCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.4 |
| Blandville, KYCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Diehlstadt, MOVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Bardwell, KYCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| TammsVillage | 15 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cairo, IL in?
- Cairo is in Alexander County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Cairo, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cairo include 62914.
- What is the population of Cairo, IL?
- About 1,682 people live in Cairo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cairo?
- Nearby places include Mound City (3.9 mi), Mounds (5.8 mi), Wyatt, MO (6.9 mi), Wickliffe, KY (7.5 mi), Wilson City, MO (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023