Alexander
Census-designated place in Morgan County, Illinois

Alexander is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Morgan County, Illinois, with 155 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 659 ft (201 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Berlin, 6.5 miles E.
- 155residents (2020 Census)
- 659 ftelevation · 201 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 158 / sq mipopulation density
- 62601ZIP code
About Alexander
Alexander is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. Alexander is 10 miles (16 km) east of Jacksonville, the county seat, and has a post office with ZIP code 62601. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 155.
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- Median home value
- $118,200
- Median age
- 31.5
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Alexander had 155 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 155 |
|---|---|
| Density | 158 per sq mi (61 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alexander at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Morgan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 155 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.98 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7218° N, 90.0368° W |
| ZIP code | 62601 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1700659 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alexander
- New Berlin6.5 mi E
- Franklin7.0 mi S
- Berlin7.5 mi E
- Waverly10.0 mi SE
- South Jacksonville10.1 mi W
- Jacksonville10.4 mi W
- Loami10.6 mi E
- Ashland11.6 mi N
- Woodson12.0 mi SW
- Pleasant Plains12.3 mi NE
- Literberry12.4 mi NW
- Curran13.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alexander
What county is Alexander in?
Alexander is in Morgan County, Illinois.
What is the population of Alexander, IL?
155 people lived in Alexander at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alexander, IL?
The ZIP code of Alexander is 62601.
What is the elevation of Alexander?
659 feet (201 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alexander?
New Berlin (6.5 mi), Franklin (7.0 mi), Berlin (7.5 mi), Waverly (10.0 mi), South Jacksonville (10.1 mi).
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