West City
Village in Franklin County, Illinois
West City is a village in Franklin County, Illinois, with 656 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 449 ft (137 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Benton, 2.1 miles NE.
- 656residents (2020 Census)
- 449 ftelevation · 137 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 408 / sq mipopulation density
- 62812ZIP code
About West City
West City is a village in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. It is adjacent to the county seat of Benton. The population was 656 at the 2020 census.
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Living in West City
- Median household income
- $48,750
- Median home value
- $71,400
- Median rent
- $860/mo
- Median age
- 45.8
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West City had 656 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 656 |
|---|---|
| Density | 408 per sq mi (158 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West City at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 656 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.61 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9960° N, 88.9489° W |
| ZIP code | 62812 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1780073 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West City
- Benton2.1 mi NE
- Buckner3.8 mi W
- Valier5.4 mi W
- Orient5.7 mi S
- Christopher5.9 mi W
- North City6.3 mi W
- West Frankfort6.7 mi S
- Hanaford7.0 mi SE
- Ewing8.3 mi NE
- Zeigler8.4 mi SW
- Sesser8.6 mi NW
- Mulkeytown8.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West City
What county is West City in?
West City is in Franklin County, Illinois.
What is the population of West City, IL?
656 people lived in West City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West City, IL?
The ZIP code of West City is 62812.
What is the elevation of West City?
449 feet (137 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West City?
Benton (2.1 mi), Buckner (3.8 mi), Valier (5.4 mi), Orient (5.7 mi), Christopher (5.9 mi).
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