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Zeigler, IL
City in Franklin County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62999.
Population
1,267
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
932
ZIP codes
1
Zeigler and its ZIP codes
Zeigler at a glance
- Zeigler is about 4.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,553 a year, 50% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $57,300 (78% below Illinois) and median rent is $920 a month.
Local data for Zeigler, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Zeigler, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,553
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$57,300
Median rent
$920/mo
Homeownership
76.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
48.7
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (214), Irish Americans (172), Polish Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Zeigler.
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
How people get to work
Zeigler, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Zeigler, 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
87° / 24°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Zeigler, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Zeigler
1 in or overlapping Zeigler. Population shown
Cities near Zeigler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoyaltonVillage | 4 mi | 1.1 |
| OrientCity | 4.1 mi | 0.7 |
| ChristopherCity | 4.1 mi | 1.6 |
| Freeman SpurVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| MulkeytownCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| BucknerVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.9 |
| North CityVillage | 6 mi | 2.2 |
| BushVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| West FrankfortCity | 7 mi | 5 |
| ColpVillage | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| HurstCity | 7.2 mi | 0.9 |
| ValierVillage | 7.6 mi | 1.1 |
| BlairsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| HerrinCity | 8.1 mi | 9.7 |
| West CityVillage | 8.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Johnston CityCity | 8.9 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Zeigler, IL in?
- Zeigler is in Franklin County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Zeigler, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Zeigler include 62999.
- What is the population of Zeigler, IL?
- About 1,267 people live in Zeigler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Zeigler?
- Nearby places include Royalton (4 mi), Orient (4.1 mi), Christopher (4.1 mi), Freeman Spur (4.5 mi), Mulkeytown (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023