Joy
Village in Mercer County, Illinois
Joy is a village in Mercer County, Illinois, with 372 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 686 ft (209 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Millersburg, 4.3 miles NE.
- 372residents (2020 Census)
- 686 ftelevation · 209 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 870 / sq mipopulation density
- 61260ZIP code
About Joy
Joy is a village in Mercer County, Illinois, United States. The population was 372 as of the 2020 census.
The village was founded in 1869 and named after the president of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, J. F. Joy.
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Living in Joy
- Median household income
- $56,250
- Median home value
- $76,100
- Median rent
- $965/mo
- Median age
- 33
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Joy had 372 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 372 |
|---|---|
| Density | 870 per sq mi (336 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Joy at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Mercer County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 372 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.43 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1969° N, 90.8788° W |
| ZIP code | 61260 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1738739 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Joy
- Millersburg4.3 mi NE
- New Boston6.6 mi W
- Aledo6.9 mi E
- Keithsburg7.3 mi SW
- Seaton7.7 mi SE
- Eliza8.3 mi NW
- Buffalo Prairie10.1 mi N
- Hamlet11.0 mi NE
- Oakville, IA11.0 mi SW
- Illinois City14.0 mi N
- Reynolds14.2 mi NE
- Edgington14.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Joy
What county is Joy in?
Joy is in Mercer County, Illinois.
What is the population of Joy, IL?
372 people lived in Joy at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Joy, IL?
The ZIP code of Joy is 61260.
What is the elevation of Joy?
686 feet (209 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Joy?
Millersburg (4.3 mi), New Boston (6.6 mi), Aledo (6.9 mi), Keithsburg (7.3 mi), Seaton (7.7 mi).
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