Makanda
Village in Jackson County, Illinois

Makanda is a village in Jackson County, Illinois, with 547 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Alto Pass, 5.5 miles SW.
- 547residents (2020 Census)
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.7 km²
- 104 / sq mipopulation density
- 62903ZIP code
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Living in Makanda
- Median household income
- $79,000
- Median home value
- $242,600
- Median rent
- $954/mo
- Median age
- 50.3
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Makanda had 547 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 547 |
|---|---|
| Density | 104 per sq mi (40 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Makanda at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 547 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.28 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Coordinates | 37.6203° N, 89.2371° W |
| ZIP code | 62903 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1746214 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Makanda
- Alto Pass5.5 mi SW
- Cobden6.1 mi S
- Carbondale7.1 mi N
- Anna11.0 mi S
- Murphysboro11.4 mi NW
- Jonesboro11.8 mi S
- Cambria12.7 mi NE
- Carterville13.0 mi NE
- Harrison13.4 mi NW
- Crainville13.4 mi NE
- De Soto13.5 mi N
- Blairsville14.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Makanda
What county is Makanda in?
Makanda is in Jackson County, Illinois.
What is the population of Makanda, IL?
547 people lived in Makanda at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Makanda, IL?
The ZIP code of Makanda is 62903.
What towns are near Makanda?
Alto Pass (5.5 mi), Cobden (6.1 mi), Carbondale (7.1 mi), Anna (11.0 mi), Murphysboro (11.4 mi).
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