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Zeigler, Illinois
Zeigler, city, in Franklin County, Illinois. Zeigler had 1,456 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,484 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,267 (±193). GEOID 1784155.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,456
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,484 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,267 ±193
Median household income
$41,553
±$6,778 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$57,300
±$7,702 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$920
±$295 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Zeigler and what county is it in?
Zeigler is a city in Franklin County, Illinois. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 1,092 residents per square mile in 2020.
Zeigler lies entirely within Six Mile Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Zeigler, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,456 people lived in Zeigler on July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,484 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,267 (±193).
| Measure | Zeigler | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,267 ±193 | 37,323 | −534 |
| Households | 629 ±91 | 16,137 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.93 ±0.20 | 2.28 | −0.84 |
| Housing units | 735 ±103 | 18,462 | no clear change |
Zeigler's population since 2000
From 1,669 in 2000 to 1,456 in 2025: down 12.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Zeigler as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Zeigler?
The median resident of Zeigler is 48.7 years old; 12.5% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.0%.
| Measure | Zeigler | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.7 ±2.9 | 43.4 | +11.6 |
| Under 18 years | 12.5% ±4.9 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.4% ±4.8 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Male | 49.0% ±5.5 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.6% ±2.7 pts | 94.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7% ±2.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.4% ±4.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| With a disability | 25.2% ±5.4 pts | 21.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8% ±3.7 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.5% ±4.0 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.2% ±5.8 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.9% ±2.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.5% ±8.8 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Zeigler earn?
Half of Zeigler's 629 households earn less than $41,553 a year (±$6,778), against $56,740 in Franklin County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,151 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $11,598 after inflation. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Zeigler | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,553 ±$6,778 | $56,740 | −$11,598 |
| Mean household income | $56,991 ±$9,600 | $72,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,796 ±$4,093 | $31,012 | +$5,433 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.2% ±5.7 pts | 17.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6% ±15.0 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.1% ±7.7 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% ±4.9 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.9% ±7.1 pts | 83.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Zeigler?
Owners occupy 76.8% of Zeigler's occupied homes and renters 23.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $57,300 by its owner (±$7,702). The median renter pays $920 a month including utilities, and 58.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Zeigler | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $57,300 ±$7,702 | $89,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $920 ±$295 | $803 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 58.6% ±26.4 pts | 39.3% | +33.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $904 ±$117 | $1,171 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.8% ±7.9 pts | 74.1% | +10.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.2% ±7.9 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Housing units | 735 ±103 | 18,462 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±21.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.9% ±6.2 pts | 79.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.6% ±4.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4% ±4.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.6% ±1.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 52.2% ±8.5 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.7% ±3.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Zeigler building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Zeigler in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Zeigler work and get to work?
80.6% of Zeigler's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.6 minutes.
| Measure | Zeigler | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.1% ±5.6 pts | 56.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.4% ±8.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.6% ±12.7 pts | 79.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±10.9 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.9% ±3.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8% ±3.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.6 min ±6.1 | 26.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Zeigler?
No census tract lies mostly in Zeigler; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 404Franklin County | 3,589 | $56,494 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Zeigler) · Census block assignment files
How does Zeigler compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Zeigler is the 8,840th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 545th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Zeigler ranks 1,358th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 545th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 694th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 590th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 1,358th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 1,265th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 1,371st | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 699th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 233rd | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,232nd | 1,369 |
| Median age | 125th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 735th | 1,382 |
| Travel time to work | 382nd | 1,382 |
Zeigler's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Zeigler with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Zeigler?
21 of the 57 figures for Zeigler on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Zeigler are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Zeigler.