Vandalia
City in Fayette County, Illinois
Vandalia is a city in Fayette County, Illinois, with 7,458 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 518 ft (158 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brownstown, 8.5 miles E.
- 7,458residents (2020 Census)
- 518 ftelevation · 158 m
- 8.1 sq miland area · 21.1 km²
- 915 / sq mipopulation density
- 62471ZIP code
About Vandalia
Vandalia is a city in and the county seat of Fayette County, Illinois, United States. At the 2020 Census, the population was 7,458. The city is 60 miles (97 km) northeast of the Greater St. Louis area on the Kaskaskia River. In the early 19th century, Vandalia became the western terminus of the National Road (the first federal road) from the East Coast. Vandalia served as the state capital of Illinois from 1819 until 1839, when the seat of state government moved closer to the center of the state in Springfield. Since 1933, the Vandalia State House State Historic Site preserves and interprets the State House capital building and grounds, originally constructed in 1836.
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Living in Vandalia
- Median household income
- $45,469
- Median home value
- $98,500
- Median rent
- $778/mo
- Median age
- 43.9
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Vandalia had 7,458 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,458 |
|---|---|
| Density | 915 per sq mi (353 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Vandalia at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,458 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.15 sq mi (21.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9746° N, 89.1107° W |
| ZIP code | 62471 |
| Official website | vandaliaillinois.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1777317 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Vandalia
- Brownstown8.5 mi E
- Mulberry Grove8.8 mi SW
- Bingham11.0 mi NW
- Ramsey11.8 mi N
- Vernon12.0 mi S
- Fillmore13.2 mi NW
- Smithboro13.5 mi SW
- St. Elmo14.3 mi E
- Patoka15.3 mi S
- St. Peter15.8 mi SE
- Greenville16.2 mi W
- Coffeen16.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Vandalia
What county is Vandalia in?
Vandalia is in Fayette County, Illinois.
What is the population of Vandalia, IL?
7,458 people lived in Vandalia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Vandalia, IL?
The ZIP code of Vandalia is 62471.
What is the elevation of Vandalia?
518 feet (158 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Vandalia?
Brownstown (8.5 mi), Mulberry Grove (8.8 mi), Bingham (11.0 mi), Ramsey (11.8 mi), Vernon (12.0 mi).
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