Buncombe
Village in Johnson County, Illinois

Buncombe is a village in Johnson County, Illinois, with 207 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 518 ft (158 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Goreville, 5.8 miles N.
- 207residents (2020 Census)
- 518 ftelevation · 158 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 174 / sq mipopulation density
- 62912ZIP code
About Buncombe
Buncombe is a village in Johnson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 207 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Buncombe
- Median household income
- $62,500
- Median home value
- $50,000
- Median age
- 25.5
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Buncombe had 207 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 207 |
|---|---|
| Density | 174 per sq mi (67 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buncombe at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 207 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.19 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4711° N, 88.9747° W |
| ZIP code | 62912 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1709551 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buncombe
- Goreville5.8 mi N
- Vienna6.3 mi SE
- Cypress7.7 mi S
- Belknap10.4 mi S
- Simpson11.9 mi E
- Karnak12.2 mi S
- Creal Springs12.7 mi NE
- Dongola13.1 mi SW
- New Burnside13.3 mi NE
- Anna14.4 mi W
- New Grand Chain15.0 mi S
- Cobden15.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Buncombe
What county is Buncombe in?
Buncombe is in Johnson County, Illinois.
What is the population of Buncombe, IL?
207 people lived in Buncombe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buncombe, IL?
The ZIP code of Buncombe is 62912.
What is the elevation of Buncombe?
518 feet (158 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buncombe?
Goreville (5.8 mi), Vienna (6.3 mi), Cypress (7.7 mi), Belknap (10.4 mi), Simpson (11.9 mi).
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