Cobden
Village in Union County, Illinois
Cobden is a village in Union County, Illinois, with 1,074 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 587 ft (179 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alto Pass, 4.5 miles NW.
- 1,074residents (2020 Census)
- 587 ftelevation · 179 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 881 / sq mipopulation density
- 62920ZIP code
About Cobden
Cobden is a village in Union County, Illinois, United States, within the Southern Illinois region informally known as "Little Egypt.” The population estimate as of 2025 is 1,064. Cobden is regionally known for the mascot of its public school district, Cobden Unit School District #17. Known as the "Appleknockers,” a tribute to traveling farm laborers, Cobden's mascot has been regarded as one of the most unique high school mascots in the country by several publications and public voting contests.
Cobden and surrounding areas is widely known for its many wineries and orchards, most notably Flamm Orchards, along Old U.S. Route 51, and Rendleman Orchard in nearby Alto Pass, Illinois.
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Living in Cobden
- Median household income
- $46,458
- Median home value
- $98,300
- Median age
- 46.8
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Cobden had 1,074 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,074 |
|---|---|
| Density | 881 per sq mi (340 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cobden at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,074 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.22 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5330° N, 89.2543° W |
| ZIP code | 62920 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1715300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cobden
- Alto Pass4.5 mi NW
- Anna5.1 mi S
- Jonesboro5.7 mi S
- Makanda6.1 mi N
- Dongola13.1 mi S
- Carbondale13.2 mi N
- Mill Creek13.3 mi S
- Goreville15.5 mi E
- Grand Tower15.7 mi NW
- Buncombe15.9 mi E
- Murphysboro16.7 mi N
- Cypress17.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cobden
What county is Cobden in?
Cobden is in Union County, Illinois.
What is the population of Cobden, IL?
1,074 people lived in Cobden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cobden, IL?
The ZIP code of Cobden is 62920.
What is the elevation of Cobden?
587 feet (179 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cobden?
Alto Pass (4.5 mi), Anna (5.1 mi), Jonesboro (5.7 mi), Makanda (6.1 mi), Dongola (13.1 mi).
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