East Cape Girardeau
Village in Alexander County, Illinois
East Cape Girardeau is a village in Alexander County, Illinois, with 289 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 335 ft (102 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McClure, 3.0 miles E.
- 289residents (2020 Census)
- 335 ftelevation · 102 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.1 km²
- 147 / sq mipopulation density
- 62957ZIP code
About East Cape Girardeau
East Cape Girardeau is a village in McClure Precinct, Alexander County, Illinois, United States. The population was 289 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 251 in 2025. It is part of the Cape Girardeau–Jackson metropolitan area, including areas on both the Missouri and Illinois sides of the Mississippi River.
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Living in East Cape Girardeau
- Median household income
- $42,188
- Median home value
- $62,500
- Median rent
- $930/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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East Cape Girardeau had 289 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 289 |
|---|---|
| Density | 147 per sq mi (57 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Cape Girardeau at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Alexander County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 289 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.96 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2940° N, 89.4802° W |
| ZIP code | 62957 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1721605 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Cape Girardeau
- McClure3.0 mi E
- Cape Girardeau, MO4.4 mi W
- Scott City, MO5.8 mi SW
- Thebes5.9 mi S
- Kelso, MO8.0 mi SW
- Dutchtown, MO9.4 mi W
- Commerce, MO9.6 mi S
- Olive Branch10.5 mi SE
- Gordonville, MO10.7 mi W
- Jackson, MO11.2 mi NW
- Tamms12.0 mi E
- Chaffee, MO12.6 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about East Cape Girardeau
What county is East Cape Girardeau in?
East Cape Girardeau is in Alexander County, Illinois.
What is the population of East Cape Girardeau, IL?
289 people lived in East Cape Girardeau at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of East Cape Girardeau, IL?
The ZIP code of East Cape Girardeau is 62957.
What is the elevation of East Cape Girardeau?
335 feet (102 m) above sea level.
What towns are near East Cape Girardeau?
McClure (3.0 mi), Cape Girardeau (4.4 mi), Scott City (5.8 mi), Thebes (5.9 mi), Kelso (8.0 mi).
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