Prairietown
Census-designated place in Madison County, Illinois

Prairietown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Madison County, Illinois, with 153 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 577 ft (176 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Holiday Shores, 2.8 miles S.
- 153residents (2020 Census)
- 577 ftelevation · 176 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 814 / sq mipopulation density
- 62021ZIP code
About Prairietown
Prairietown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Madison County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 153. It is part of the Metro East region of Greater St. Louis.
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- Median household income
- $85,234
- Median home value
- $100,900
- Median age
- 50.8
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Prairietown had 153 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 153 |
|---|---|
| Density | 814 per sq mi (314 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prairietown at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 153 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.19 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9665° N, 89.9235° W |
| ZIP code | 62021 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1761743 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prairietown
- Holiday Shores2.8 mi S
- Worden5.1 mi SE
- Bunker Hill5.4 mi N
- Moro6.2 mi SW
- Hamel6.8 mi SE
- Staunton7.8 mi NE
- Bethalto7.9 mi SW
- Wilsonville8.0 mi NE
- Dorchester8.5 mi N
- Livingston8.6 mi E
- Williamson8.7 mi E
- Rosewood Heights9.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Prairietown
What county is Prairietown in?
Prairietown is in Madison County, Illinois.
What is the population of Prairietown, IL?
153 people lived in Prairietown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prairietown, IL?
The ZIP code of Prairietown is 62021.
What is the elevation of Prairietown?
577 feet (176 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prairietown?
Holiday Shores (2.8 mi), Worden (5.1 mi), Bunker Hill (5.4 mi), Moro (6.2 mi), Hamel (6.8 mi).
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