Edwardsville
City in Madison County, Illinois
Edwardsville is a city in Madison County, Illinois, with 26,808 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 568 ft (173 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glen Carbon, 2.3 miles S.
- 26,808residents (2020 Census)
- 568 ftelevation · 173 m
- 20.0 sq miland area · 51.8 km²
- 1,339 / sq mipopulation density
- 62026main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Edwardsville
Edwardsville is a city in Madison County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. The population was 26,808 as of the 2020 census. The city was named in honor of Ninian Edwards, former governor of the Illinois Territory. Edwardsville is a part of Southern Illinois and the Metro East region within Greater St. Louis, located 18 miles (29 km) northeast of downtown St. Louis.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the Edwardsville Arts Center, the Edwardsville Journal, the Madison County Record, and the Edwardsville Intelligencer are based in Edwardsville. Edwardsville High School and Metro-East Lutheran High School serve students in the area. Edwardsville also serves as the headquarters for Prairie Farms Dairy, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the United States and ranked in the top 10 of the largest privately held companies in the St. Louis region. The city is part of the Edwardsville School District, which also includes the villages of Glen Carbon, Hamel and Moro, as well as the township areas around them.
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Living in Edwardsville
- Median household income
- $86,721
- Median home value
- $299,800
- Median rent
- $1,306/mo
- Median age
- 31.8
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Edwardsville had 26,808 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 26,808 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,339 per sq mi (517 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Edwardsville at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 26,808 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.02 sq mi (51.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7908° N, 89.9886° W |
| ZIP codes | 62026, 62034 |
| Official website | cityofedwardsville.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1722697 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Edwardsville
- Glen Carbon2.3 mi S
- Roxana3.8 mi NW
- South Roxana4.0 mi W
- Maryville4.5 mi S
- Mitchell5.4 mi W
- Hartford5.8 mi W
- Pontoon Beach5.9 mi SW
- Troy6.8 mi SE
- Wood River7.0 mi NW
- Collinsville7.8 mi S
- Rosewood Heights8.1 mi NW
- Bethalto8.2 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Edwardsville
What county is Edwardsville in?
Edwardsville is in Madison County, Illinois.
What is the population of Edwardsville, IL?
26,808 people lived in Edwardsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Edwardsville, IL?
The main ZIP code is 62026. Other ZIP codes: 62034.
What is the elevation of Edwardsville?
568 feet (173 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Edwardsville?
Glen Carbon (2.3 mi), Roxana (3.8 mi), South Roxana (4.0 mi), Maryville (4.5 mi), Mitchell (5.4 mi).
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