Hecker
Village in Monroe County, Illinois

Hecker is a village in Monroe County, Illinois, with 429 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 472 ft (144 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paderborn, 4.8 miles NW.
- 429residents (2020 Census)
- 472 ftelevation · 144 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 1,601 / sq mipopulation density
- 62248ZIP code
About Hecker
Hecker is a village in Monroe County and St. Clair County in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 429 at the 2020 census,
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Living in Hecker
- Median household income
- $79,583
- Median home value
- $166,800
- Median rent
- $1,014/mo
- Median age
- 31.3
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Hecker had 429 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 429 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,601 per sq mi (618 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hecker at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 429 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.27 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3049° N, 89.9932° W |
| ZIP code | 62248 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1733877 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hecker
- Paderborn4.8 mi NW
- Floraville6.0 mi NW
- New Athens6.6 mi E
- Red Bud6.7 mi S
- Smithton7.6 mi N
- Waterloo9.0 mi W
- Lenzburg9.6 mi E
- Freeburg10.2 mi NE
- Millstadt11.3 mi NW
- Baldwin11.6 mi SE
- Fayetteville11.8 mi NE
- Ruma12.0 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Hecker
What county is Hecker in?
Hecker is in Monroe County, Illinois.
What is the population of Hecker, IL?
429 people lived in Hecker at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hecker, IL?
The ZIP code of Hecker is 62248.
What is the elevation of Hecker?
472 feet (144 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hecker?
Paderborn (4.8 mi), Floraville (6.0 mi), New Athens (6.6 mi), Red Bud (6.7 mi), Smithton (7.6 mi).
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