Murphysboro
City in Jackson County, Illinois
Murphysboro is a city in Jackson County, Illinois, with 7,093 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 394 ft (120 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harrison, 2.1 miles N.
- 7,093residents (2020 Census)
- 394 ftelevation · 120 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.6 km²
- 1,352 / sq mipopulation density
- 62966ZIP code
About Murphysboro
Murphysboro is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 7,093 at the 2020 census. The city is part of the Metro Lakeland area.
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Living in Murphysboro
- Median household income
- $44,154
- Median home value
- $85,900
- Median rent
- $697/mo
- Median age
- 39.5
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Murphysboro had 7,093 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,093 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,352 per sq mi (522 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Murphysboro at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,093 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.25 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7672° N, 89.3324° W |
| ZIP code | 62966 |
| Official website | murphysboro.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1751453 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Murphysboro
- Harrison2.1 mi N
- De Soto6.7 mi NE
- Carbondale6.7 mi SE
- Gorham8.6 mi SW
- Vergennes9.3 mi N
- Elkville11.1 mi NE
- Hurst11.2 mi NE
- Makanda11.4 mi SE
- Cambria11.7 mi E
- Blairsville11.8 mi E
- Bush12.2 mi NE
- Ava12.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Murphysboro
What county is Murphysboro in?
Murphysboro is in Jackson County, Illinois.
What is the population of Murphysboro, IL?
7,093 people lived in Murphysboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Murphysboro, IL?
The ZIP code of Murphysboro is 62966.
What is the elevation of Murphysboro?
394 feet (120 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Murphysboro?
Harrison (2.1 mi), De Soto (6.7 mi), Carbondale (6.7 mi), Gorham (8.6 mi), Vergennes (9.3 mi).
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