Alexander County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
5,030
population (2021)
-38.9%
pop change since 2010
17003
FIPS code
Alexander County ZIP code map
About Alexander County
Alexander County is located in Illinois and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 5,030 as of 2021,
a decrease of
38.9% from 8,238 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Alexander County is 17003.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 5,030 |
| 2010 population | 8,238 |
| Change | -38.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17003 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Alexander County
ZIP codes for Alexander County, IL (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62914 | Cairo | Alexander | View map |
| 62957 | Mc Clure | Alexander | View map |
| 62962 | Miller City | Alexander | View map |
| 62969 | Olive Branch | Alexander | View map |
| 62988 | Tamms | Alexander | View map |
| 62990 | Thebes | Alexander | View map |
| 62993 | Unity | Alexander | View map |
Demographics & statistics
4,518
Population
42.4
Median age
$41,327
Median household income
$22,198
Per capita income
$76,175
Median home value
$293
Median monthly rent
80.7%
Home ownership
18.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
Unemployment
2,272
Housing units
9.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
114
Under 5
120
166
5–9
173
159
10–14
167
119
15–19
125
78
20–24
81
243
25–34
253
236
35–44
246
210
45–54
219
187
55–59
196
178
60–64
187
302
65–74
316
165
75–84
173
51
85+
54
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,017 | 21.1% |
| 18 and over | 3,501 | 79.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,061 | 22.6% |
| Median age | 42.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.8%
Black or African American
38.1%
Two or more races
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,637 | 57.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,737 | 38.1% |
| Two or more races | 116 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.4%
$10k–$15k
12.0%
$15k–$25k
13.3%
$25k–$35k
12.4%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
9.6%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
$200k+
2.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 12.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.2% |
| $200k+ | 2.1% |
| Median income | $41,327 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
40.4%
$50k–$100k
21.9%
$100k–$150k
9.1%
$150k–$200k
16.3%
$200k–$300k
7.0%
$300k–$500k
3.3%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $76,175 |
| Median rent / month | $293 |
| Owner occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter occupied | 19.4% |
| Vacant | 37.9% |
| Single-family detached | 72.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.4% |
| Mobile homes | 18.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% |
| 3 or more | 22.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.5% |
| Electricity | 48.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 23.8% |
| Wood | 2.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 576 | 44.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 48 | 2.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 296 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 582 | 35.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 309 | 21.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 735 | 50.2% |
| Average household size | 2.94 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.1% | 32.7% |
| Married | 45.5% | 35.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 15.1% |
| Divorced | 23.5% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.7%
HS graduate
43.4%
Some college, no degree
26.6%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
5.0%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 112 | 8.6% |
| Kindergarten | 69 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 516 | 62.5% |
| High school | 268 | 18.1% |
| College / grad school | 44 | 5.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Manufacturing
18.0%
Transportation & utilities
11.3%
Retail trade
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Public administration
6.7%
Construction
5.2%
Agriculture & mining
5.0%
Wholesale trade
4.6%
Professional & management
4.2%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Other services
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.5% |
| Service | 21.2% |
| Sales & office | 16.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.6% |
| Production & transportation | 34.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.3% |
| Government | 22.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.6% |
| Carpool | 5.9% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 4.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.1 |
Poverty
All people
18.9%
Under 18 years
31.2%
18 and over
17.5%
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
27.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.9% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 12.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 13.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 22.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.1% |
| High cholesterol | 35.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 30.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 31.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 13.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.3% |
| Visited dentist | 57.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 19.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 281 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 20.2% |
| 65 and over | 46.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 47.4% |
| Public insurance | 51.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,284 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,479 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 4,473 | 99.2% |
| Born in different state | 3,149 | 68.6% |
| Foreign born | 6 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 39 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 39 | 75.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 313 | 6.9% |
| Italian | 282 | 6.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 187 | 4.1% |
| English | 5 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.7% |
| Internet access | 78.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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