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Wabash County, IL
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Wabash County, Illinois.
Population
11,119
Land area
223sq mi
People per sq mi
50
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Wabash County
Wabash County at a glance
- Wabash County is 78% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,086, 32% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,900 (60% below Illinois) and median rent is $794 a month.
- Its largest cities are Mount Carmel (6,854), Allendale (499) and Bellmont (196).
Local data for Wabash County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wabash County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,086
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$104,900
Prices +10.3% in a year
Median rent
$794/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,856), Irish Americans (1,283), Scottish Americans (244).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,836
3,339 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,146
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$72.03M
FY 2026, $6,340 per person
PPP loans
$26.08M
513 loans, 3,199 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$20.35K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wabash County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wabash County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
746
Most often flood
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
48.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wabash County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wabash County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wabash County, IL?
- Mount Carmel is the largest city or town in Wabash County, with about 6,854 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wabash County?
- Wabash County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 62410, 62811, 62818, 62852, 62863.
- What is the population of Wabash County, IL?
- About 11,119 people live in Wabash County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wabash County?
- Wabash County borders Knox County, IN, Gibson County, IN, Richland County, Lawrence County, White County, Edwards County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023