Jonesboro
City in Union County, Illinois

Jonesboro is a city in Union County, Illinois, with 1,711 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 518 ft (158 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Anna, 1.7 miles NE.
- 1,711residents (2020 Census)
- 518 ftelevation · 158 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.0 km²
- 634 / sq mipopulation density
- 62952ZIP code
About Jonesboro
Jonesboro () is a city in Union County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Jonesboro had a population of 1,711. It is the county seat of Union County. The city is known for being tied to its close neighbor Anna, together known as Anna-Jonesboro.
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Living in Jonesboro
- Median household income
- $58,500
- Median home value
- $106,400
- Median rent
- $688/mo
- Median age
- 39.7
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Jonesboro had 1,711 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,711 |
|---|---|
| Density | 634 per sq mi (245 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jonesboro at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,711 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.70 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4510° N, 89.2666° W |
| ZIP code | 62952 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1738635 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jonesboro
- Anna1.7 mi NE
- Cobden5.7 mi N
- Mill Creek7.6 mi S
- Dongola8.6 mi SE
- Alto Pass9.0 mi N
- Makanda11.8 mi N
- Ullin12.8 mi SE
- McClure13.3 mi SW
- Tamms14.5 mi S
- Cypress14.8 mi SE
- East Cape Girardeau16.0 mi SW
- Buncombe16.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jonesboro
What county is Jonesboro in?
Jonesboro is in Union County, Illinois.
What is the population of Jonesboro, IL?
1,711 people lived in Jonesboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jonesboro, IL?
The ZIP code of Jonesboro is 62952.
What is the elevation of Jonesboro?
518 feet (158 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jonesboro?
Anna (1.7 mi), Cobden (5.7 mi), Mill Creek (7.6 mi), Dongola (8.6 mi), Alto Pass (9.0 mi).
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