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Edwards County, IL
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Edwards County, Illinois.
Population
6,075
Land area
222sq mi
People per sq mi
27
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Edwards County
Edwards County at a glance
- Edwards County is 88% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,519 a year, 27% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,000 (62% below Illinois) and median rent is $811 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Albion (2,001), West Salem (713) and Bone Gap (220).
Local data for Edwards County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edwards County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,519
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$100,000
Median rent
$811/mo
Homeownership
79.3%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (966), Irish Americans (496), Scottish Americans (122).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Sep 2026, +1.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,501
1,693 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,227
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.1M
FY 2026, $6,900 per person
PPP loans
$13.4M
400 loans, 1,455 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$16.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Edwards County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edwards County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
603
Most often dense fog
July high / Jan low
89° / 23°F
Toxic release facilities
2
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edwards County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Edwards County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Edwards County, IL?
- Albion is the largest city or town in Edwards County, with about 2,001 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Edwards County?
- Edwards County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 62476, 62806, 62815, 62844.
- What is the population of Edwards County, IL?
- About 6,075 people live in Edwards County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Edwards County?
- Edwards County borders Wayne County, Richland County, White County, Wabash County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023