Gillespie
City in Macoupin County, Illinois

Gillespie is a city in Macoupin County, Illinois, with 3,168 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 663 ft (202 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Gillespie, 0.9 miles N.
- 3,168residents (2020 Census)
- 663 ftelevation · 202 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 2,134 / sq mipopulation density
- 62033ZIP code
About Gillespie
Gillespie is a city in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States, and part of the Metro East region of the St. Louis metropolitan area. The population was 3,168 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Gillespie
- Median household income
- $82,772
- Median home value
- $91,000
- Median rent
- $750/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Gillespie had 3,168 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,168 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,134 per sq mi (824 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gillespie at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Macoupin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,168 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.48 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1254° N, 89.8173° W |
| ZIP code | 62033 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1729236 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gillespie
- East Gillespie0.9 mi N
- Mount Clare2.1 mi SW
- Eagarville2.4 mi SE
- Benld2.4 mi S
- Sawyerville3.1 mi S
- Lake Ka-Ho4.3 mi SE
- Wilsonville4.4 mi SW
- White City4.6 mi SE
- Dorchester4.7 mi SW
- Mount Olive6.0 mi SE
- Royal Lakes7.6 mi W
- Staunton8.0 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Gillespie
What county is Gillespie in?
Gillespie is in Macoupin County, Illinois.
What is the population of Gillespie, IL?
3,168 people lived in Gillespie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gillespie, IL?
The ZIP code of Gillespie is 62033.
What is the elevation of Gillespie?
663 feet (202 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gillespie?
East Gillespie (0.9 mi), Mount Clare (2.1 mi), Eagarville (2.4 mi), Benld (2.4 mi), Sawyerville (3.1 mi).
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