Harrison
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Illinois

Harrison is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jackson County, Illinois, with 895 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 407 ft (124 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Murphysboro, 2.1 miles S.
- 895residents (2020 Census)
- 407 ftelevation · 124 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.5 km²
- 424 / sq mipopulation density
- 62966ZIP code
About Harrison
Harrison is a census-designated place in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 895 as of the 2020 census.
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Living in Harrison
- Median household income
- $77,632
- Median home value
- $176,100
- Median rent
- $915/mo
- Median age
- 64.3
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Harrison had 895 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 895 |
|---|---|
| Density | 424 per sq mi (164 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Harrison at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 895 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.11 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7976° N, 89.3360° W |
| ZIP code | 62966 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1733162 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Harrison
- Murphysboro2.1 mi S
- De Soto6.1 mi E
- Vergennes7.2 mi N
- Carbondale8.1 mi SE
- Elkville9.4 mi NE
- Gorham9.5 mi SW
- Hurst10.7 mi E
- Ava10.8 mi NW
- Dowell11.1 mi NE
- Blairsville11.6 mi E
- Bush11.7 mi E
- Cambria11.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Harrison
What county is Harrison in?
Harrison is in Jackson County, Illinois.
What is the population of Harrison, IL?
895 people lived in Harrison at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Harrison, IL?
The ZIP code of Harrison is 62966.
What is the elevation of Harrison?
407 feet (124 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Harrison?
Murphysboro (2.1 mi), De Soto (6.1 mi), Vergennes (7.2 mi), Carbondale (8.1 mi), Elkville (9.4 mi).
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