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Olney, IL
City in Richland County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62450.
Population
8,577
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,237
ZIP codes
1
Olney and its ZIP codes
Olney at a glance
- Olney is about 5.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 254th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $59,980, 28% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,800 (62% below Illinois) and median rent is $809 a month.
Local data for Olney, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Olney, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,980
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$99,800
Median rent
$809/mo
Homeownership
65.4%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
17.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,086), Irish Americans (1,010), French Americans (180).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland County. PPP loans are for Olney.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,334
5,731 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,427
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$109M
FY 2026, $6,872 per person
PPP loans
$22M
641 loans, 3,037 jobs reported
How people get to work
Olney, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Olney, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
236
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Olney, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Olney
1 in or overlapping Olney. Population shown
Cities near Olney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CalhounVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.9 |
| ClaremontVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| DundasCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| NobleVillage | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| West LibertyCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| ParkersburgVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| SumnerCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Ste. MarieVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| West SalemVillage | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Clay CityVillage | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Sailor SpringsVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount ErieVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| BridgeportCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| NewtonCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| Willow HillVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| Bone GapVillage | 20 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Olney, IL in?
- Olney is in Richland County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Olney, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Olney include 62450.
- What is the population of Olney, IL?
- About 8,577 people live in Olney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Olney?
- Nearby places include Calhoun (5.6 mi), Claremont (5.8 mi), Dundas (7.2 mi), Noble (8.1 mi), West Liberty (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023