Hamilton
City in Hancock County, Illinois

Hamilton is a city in Hancock County, Illinois, with 2,753 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 646 ft (197 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Keokuk, 2.5 miles NW.
- 2,753residents (2020 Census)
- 646 ftelevation · 197 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.2 km²
- 773 / sq mipopulation density
- 62341ZIP code
About Hamilton
Hamilton is a city in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,753 at the 2020 census, a decline from 2,951 in 2010. The city is located directly across the Mississippi River from Keokuk, Iowa. Hamilton is the largest city in Hancock County.
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Living in Hamilton
- Median household income
- $56,895
- Median home value
- $114,100
- Median rent
- $941/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Hamilton had 2,753 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,753 |
|---|---|
| Density | 773 per sq mi (298 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hamilton at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Hancock County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,753 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.56 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.79 sq mi (4.65 km²) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3916° N, 91.3611° W |
| ZIP code | 62341 |
| Official website | hamiltonillinois.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1732434 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hamilton
- Keokuk, IA2.5 mi NW
- Warsaw4.5 mi SW
- Sandusky, IA4.6 mi N
- Mooar, IA5.2 mi NW
- Alexandria, MO5.6 mi SW
- Elvaston5.9 mi E
- Basco9.6 mi SE
- Montrose, IA9.7 mi N
- Nauvoo10.6 mi N
- Wayland, MO11.3 mi W
- Ferris11.5 mi NE
- St. Francisville, MO11.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton
What county is Hamilton in?
Hamilton is in Hancock County, Illinois.
What is the population of Hamilton, IL?
2,753 people lived in Hamilton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hamilton, IL?
The ZIP code of Hamilton is 62341.
What is the elevation of Hamilton?
646 feet (197 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hamilton?
Keokuk (2.5 mi), Warsaw (4.5 mi), Sandusky (4.6 mi), Mooar (5.2 mi), Alexandria (5.6 mi).
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