Orient
City in Franklin County, Illinois
Orient is a city in Franklin County, Illinois, with 327 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 476 ft (145 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Frankfort, 2.9 miles SE.
- 327residents (2020 Census)
- 476 ftelevation · 145 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 439 / sq mipopulation density
- 62874ZIP code
About Orient
Orient is a city in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 327.
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Living in Orient
- Median household income
- $39,750
- Median home value
- $49,800
- Median rent
- $779/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Orient had 327 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 327 |
|---|---|
| Density | 439 per sq mi (170 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Orient at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 327 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.74 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9176° N, 88.9783° W |
| ZIP code | 62874 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1756536 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Orient
- West Frankfort2.9 mi SE
- Freeman Spur4.2 mi S
- Zeigler4.2 mi W
- Buckner4.8 mi NW
- Christopher5.5 mi NW
- West City5.7 mi N
- North City6.9 mi NW
- Johnston City7.2 mi S
- Benton7.4 mi NE
- Valier7.8 mi NW
- Royalton7.9 mi W
- Mulkeytown8.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Orient
What county is Orient in?
Orient is in Franklin County, Illinois.
What is the population of Orient, IL?
327 people lived in Orient at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Orient, IL?
The ZIP code of Orient is 62874.
What is the elevation of Orient?
476 feet (145 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Orient?
West Frankfort (2.9 mi), Freeman Spur (4.2 mi), Zeigler (4.2 mi), Buckner (4.8 mi), Christopher (5.5 mi).
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