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Valier, IL
Village in Franklin County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62891.
Population
523
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
465
ZIP codes
1
Valier and its ZIP codes
Valier at a glance
- Valier is about 2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $27,305 a year, 67% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,100 (70% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,144 a month.
Local data for Valier, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Valier, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,305
Poverty rate
33.7%
Median home value
$80,100
Median rent
$1,144/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.0%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
32.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (81), Irish Americans (60), French Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Valier.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,948
9,002 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,381
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$304M
FY 2026, $8,053 per person
PPP loans
$50.82K
5 loans, 8 jobs reported
How people get to work
Valier, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.7%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.9%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Valier, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
911
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Valier, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Valier
1 in or overlapping Valier. Population shown
Cities near Valier
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North CityVillage | 2 mi | 2.2 |
| BucknerVillage | 2.9 mi | 0.9 |
| ChristopherCity | 3.6 mi | 1.6 |
| MulkeytownCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| SesserCity | 4.9 mi | 1.1 |
| West CityVillage | 5.3 mi | 1.6 |
| BentonCity | 6.1 mi | 5.5 |
| ZeiglerCity | 7.6 mi | 1.4 |
| OrientCity | 7.6 mi | 0.7 |
| RoyaltonVillage | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| Du QuoinCity | 11 mi | 7 |
| West FrankfortCity | 11 mi | 5 |
| St. JohnsVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Freeman SpurVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| EwingVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| InaVillage | 12 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Valier, IL in?
- Valier is in Franklin County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Valier, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Valier include 62891.
- What is the population of Valier, IL?
- About 523 people live in Valier, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Valier?
- Nearby places include North City (2 mi), Buckner (2.9 mi), Christopher (3.6 mi), Mulkeytown (4.8 mi), Sesser (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023