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Woodson, IL
Village in Morgan County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62695.
Population
550
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,398
ZIP codes
1
Woodson and its ZIP codes
Woodson at a glance
- Woodson is about 6.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,750 a year, 3% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,500 (50% below Illinois) and median rent is $932 a month.
Local data for Woodson, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Woodson, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,750
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$131,500
Median rent
$932/mo
Homeownership
92.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (131), Irish Americans (48), Polish Americans (8).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morgan County. PPP loans are for Woodson.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,333
14,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,806
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$220M
FY 2026, $6,675 per person
How people get to work
Woodson, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.3%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Woodson, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Woodson, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Woodson
1 in or overlapping Woodson. Population shown
Cities near Woodson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MurrayvilleVillage | 3.4 mi | 0.5 |
| South JacksonvilleVillage | 5.1 mi | 2.3 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 6.9 mi | 10.6 |
| LynnvilleVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
| ManchesterVillage | 8 mi | 1.1 |
| FranklinVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
| RiggstonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0 |
| MerrittCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0 |
| AlseyVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| AlexanderCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| ScottvilleVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| WinchesterCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| RoodhouseCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| ChapinVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| GlasgowVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| WaverlyCity | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Woodson, IL in?
- Woodson is in Morgan County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Woodson, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Woodson include 62695.
- What is the population of Woodson, IL?
- About 550 people live in Woodson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Woodson?
- Nearby places include Murrayville (3.4 mi), South Jacksonville (5.1 mi), Jacksonville (6.9 mi), Lynnville (7.6 mi), Manchester (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023