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Nilwood, IL
Town in Macoupin County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62672.
Population
151
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
324
ZIP codes
1
Nilwood and its ZIP codes
Nilwood at a glance
- Nilwood is 42% denser than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Nilwood, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macoupin County. PPP loans are for Nilwood.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,139
9,921 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,247
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$335M
FY 2026, $7,439 per person
PPP loans
$129K
11 loans, 13 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Nilwood, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
575
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nilwood, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Nilwood
1 in or overlapping Nilwood. Population shown
Cities near Nilwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GirardCity | 3.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Standard CityVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| VirdenCity | 7.7 mi | 1.9 |
| WaggonerVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| FarmersvilleVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| CarlinvilleCity | 9.7 mi | 3.4 |
| ThayerVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| PalmyraVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| ModestoVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| HettickVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| AuburnCity | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| RaymondVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| HarvelVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| DivernonVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| WaverlyCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| ScottvilleVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nilwood, IL in?
- Nilwood is in Macoupin County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Nilwood, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Nilwood include 62672.
- What is the population of Nilwood, IL?
- About 151 people live in Nilwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nilwood?
- Nearby places include Girard (3.4 mi), Standard City (3.5 mi), Virden (7.7 mi), Waggoner (8.5 mi), Farmersville (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023