Christopher
City in Franklin County, Illinois
Christopher is a city in Franklin County, Illinois, with 2,697 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 436 ft (133 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North City, 1.5 miles NW.
- 2,697residents (2020 Census)
- 436 ftelevation · 133 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 1,663 / sq mipopulation density
- 62822main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Christopher
Christopher is a city in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,697 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Christopher
- Median household income
- $48,247
- Median home value
- $66,600
- Median rent
- $725/mo
- Median age
- 45.2
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Christopher had 2,697 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,697 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,663 per sq mi (642 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Christopher at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,697 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.62 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9710° N, 89.0530° W |
| ZIP codes | 62822, 62865 |
| Official website | cityofchristopher.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1714286 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Christopher
- North City1.5 mi NW
- Buckner2.1 mi E
- Mulkeytown3.0 mi W
- Valier3.3 mi N
- Zeigler4.5 mi S
- Orient5.5 mi SE
- West City5.9 mi E
- Royalton7.2 mi SW
- Benton7.9 mi E
- Freeman Spur8.2 mi S
- Sesser8.2 mi N
- West Frankfort8.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Christopher
What county is Christopher in?
Christopher is in Franklin County, Illinois.
What is the population of Christopher, IL?
2,697 people lived in Christopher at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Christopher, IL?
The main ZIP code is 62822. Other ZIP codes: 62865.
What is the elevation of Christopher?
436 feet (133 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Christopher?
North City (1.5 mi), Buckner (2.1 mi), Mulkeytown (3.0 mi), Valier (3.3 mi), Zeigler (4.5 mi).
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