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Fairfield, IL
City in Wayne County, Illinois.
Population
4,561
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,113
ZIP codes
0
Fairfield and its ZIP codes
Fairfield at a glance
- Fairfield is about 4.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,989 a year, 50% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,800 (66% below Illinois) and median rent is $585 a month.
Local data for Fairfield, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairfield, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,989
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$88,800
Median rent
$585/mo
Homeownership
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (902), Irish Americans (695), Scottish Americans (87).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Fairfield.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,141
3,958 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,956
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$98.8M
FY 2026, $6,105 per person
How people get to work
Fairfield, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.0%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairfield, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
750
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairfield, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Fairfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JeffersonvilleVillage | 4.7 mi | 1 |
| Mill ShoalsVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Golden GateVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| SimsVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
| CisneVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Burnt PrairieVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount ErieVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Wayne CityVillage | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| JohnsonvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| SpringertonVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Belle Prairie CityTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| KeenesVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| AlbionCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| EnfieldVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| BlufordVillage | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| Bone GapVillage | 21 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairfield, IL in?
- Fairfield is in Wayne County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Fairfield, IL?
- About 4,561 people live in Fairfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairfield?
- Nearby places include Jeffersonville (4.7 mi), Mill Shoals (8.8 mi), Golden Gate (9.1 mi), Sims (9.1 mi), Cisne (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023