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Elsah, IL
Village in Jersey County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62028.
Population
708
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
648
ZIP codes
1
Elsah and its ZIP codes
Elsah at a glance
- Elsah is about 2.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $98,125 a year, 18% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,400 (16% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,406 a month.
Local data for Elsah, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elsah, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,125
Poverty rate
25.0%
Median home value
$221,400
Median rent
$1,406/mo
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
61.7%
Median age
20.3
Average commute
11.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (139), Mexican Americans (48), Russian Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jersey County. PPP loans are for Elsah.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,411
5,105 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,565
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$150M
FY 2026, $6,981 per person
How people get to work
Elsah, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone31.2%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked42.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home19.5%
Average one-way commute: 11.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elsah, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
329
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
72
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elsah, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.7%
U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts
Diabetes
4.8%
U.S. 12.1% -7.3 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Elsah
1 in or overlapping Elsah. Population shown
Cities near Elsah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Portage Des Sioux, MOCity | 1.9 mi | 0.6 |
| GraftonCity | 3.5 mi | 3.7 |
| OttervilleTown | 7 mi | 1 |
| GodfreyVillage | 7.5 mi | 34.4 |
| Old Jamestown, MOCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 14.9 |
| West Alton, MOCity | 9.9 mi | 28.8 |
| Florissant, MOCity | 11 mi | 12.6 |
| JerseyvilleCity | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| Hazelwood, MOCity | 11 mi | 16 |
| AltonCity | 11 mi | 15.7 |
| Black Jack, MOCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| BrusselsVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Bridgeton, MOCity | 13 mi | 14.6 |
| Calverton Park, MOCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| BrightonVillage | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| FieldonVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elsah, IL in?
- Elsah is in Jersey County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Elsah, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elsah include 62028.
- What is the population of Elsah, IL?
- About 708 people live in Elsah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elsah?
- Nearby places include Portage Des Sioux, MO (1.9 mi), Grafton (3.5 mi), Otterville (7 mi), Godfrey (7.5 mi), Old Jamestown, MO (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023