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Jerseyville, IL
City in Jersey County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62052.
Population
7,445
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,422
ZIP codes
1
Jerseyville and its ZIP codes
Jerseyville at a glance
- Jerseyville is about 6.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 273rd among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $73,529, 12% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,900 (45% below Illinois) and median rent is $869 a month.
Local data for Jerseyville, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jerseyville, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,529
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$143,900
Median rent
$869/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,176), Irish Americans (849), Italian Americans (353).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jersey County. PPP loans are for Jerseyville.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 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
PPP loans
$22.8M
515 loans, 2,769 jobs reported
How people get to work
Jerseyville, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jerseyville, 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
87° / 19°F
42.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jerseyville, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Jerseyville
1 in or overlapping Jerseyville. Population shown
Cities near Jerseyville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KaneVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.5 |
| OttervilleTown | 5.9 mi | 1 |
| FidelityVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| FieldonVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| GraftonCity | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| MedoraVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ElsahVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| BrightonVillage | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| RockbridgeVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| GodfreyVillage | 13 mi | 34.4 |
| Portage Des Sioux, MOCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CarrolltonCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| ShipmanTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| HardinVillage | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| GreenfieldCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| ChesterfieldVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jerseyville, IL in?
- Jerseyville is in Jersey County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Jerseyville, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jerseyville include 62052.
- What is the population of Jerseyville, IL?
- About 7,445 people live in Jerseyville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jerseyville?
- Nearby places include Kane (5.4 mi), Otterville (5.9 mi), Fidelity (9.1 mi), Fieldon (9.4 mi), Grafton (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023