Sims
Village in Wayne County, Illinois

Sims is a village in Wayne County, Illinois, with 166 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 410 ft (125 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wayne City, 3.1 miles W.
- 166residents (2020 Census)
- 410 ftelevation · 125 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 141 / sq mipopulation density
- 62886ZIP code
About Sims
Sims is a village in Wayne County, Illinois, United States. The population was 166 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Sims
- Median household income
- $48,194
- Median home value
- $44,200
- Median age
- 58.3
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Sims had 166 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 166 |
|---|---|
| Density | 141 per sq mi (54 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sims at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 166 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.18 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3618° N, 88.5355° W |
| ZIP code | 62886 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1770031 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sims
- Wayne City3.1 mi W
- Keenes6.0 mi W
- Fairfield8.9 mi E
- Jeffersonville9.0 mi NE
- Belle Prairie City9.6 mi S
- Johnsonville11.0 mi N
- Bluford11.1 mi W
- Cisne11.8 mi NE
- Mill Shoals12.9 mi SE
- Dahlgren13.9 mi SW
- Belle Rive14.3 mi SW
- Opdyke15.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Sims
What county is Sims in?
Sims is in Wayne County, Illinois.
What is the population of Sims, IL?
166 people lived in Sims at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sims, IL?
The ZIP code of Sims is 62886.
What is the elevation of Sims?
410 feet (125 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sims?
Wayne City (3.1 mi), Keenes (6.0 mi), Fairfield (8.9 mi), Jeffersonville (9.0 mi), Belle Prairie City (9.6 mi).
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