Fairfield
City in Wayne County, Illinois
Fairfield is a city in Wayne County, Illinois, with 4,883 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 456 ft (139 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jeffersonville, 4.6 miles N.
- 4,883residents (2020 Census)
- 456 ftelevation · 139 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.6 km²
- 1,192 / sq mipopulation density
- 62837ZIP code
About Fairfield
Fairfield is a city in and the county seat of Wayne County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,883 at the 2020 census. Frontier Community College is located in the city.
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Living in Fairfield
- Median household income
- $41,989
- Median home value
- $88,800
- Median rent
- $585/mo
- Median age
- 46.4
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Fairfield had 4,883 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,883 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,192 per sq mi (460 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairfield at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,883 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.10 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3806° N, 88.3725° W |
| ZIP code | 62837 |
| Official website | cityoffairfieldillinois.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1724816 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairfield
- Jeffersonville4.6 mi N
- Sims8.9 mi W
- Mill Shoals9.2 mi S
- Golden Gate9.2 mi E
- Cisne9.8 mi N
- Burnt Prairie10.9 mi SE
- Mount Erie12.0 mi NE
- Wayne City12.0 mi W
- Johnsonville13.2 mi NW
- Springerton14.0 mi S
- Belle Prairie City14.7 mi SW
- Keenes14.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield
What county is Fairfield in?
Fairfield is in Wayne County, Illinois.
What is the population of Fairfield, IL?
4,883 people lived in Fairfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairfield, IL?
The ZIP code of Fairfield is 62837.
What is the elevation of Fairfield?
456 feet (139 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairfield?
Jeffersonville (4.6 mi), Sims (8.9 mi), Mill Shoals (9.2 mi), Golden Gate (9.2 mi), Cisne (9.8 mi).
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