West Frankfort
City in Franklin County, Illinois
West Frankfort is a city in Franklin County, Illinois, with 7,275 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 400 ft (122 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Orient, 2.9 miles NW.
- 7,275residents (2020 Census)
- 400 ftelevation · 122 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 12.9 km²
- 1,460 / sq mipopulation density
- 62896ZIP code
About West Frankfort
West Frankfort is a city in Franklin County, Illinois. The population was 7,275 at the 2020 census. The city is well known for its rich history of coal. The city is part of the Metro Lakeland area.
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Living in West Frankfort
- Median household income
- $47,898
- Median home value
- $81,200
- Median rent
- $661/mo
- Median age
- 39
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West Frankfort had 7,275 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,275 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,460 per sq mi (564 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Frankfort at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,275 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.98 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8995° N, 88.9308° W |
| ZIP code | 62896 |
| Official website | westfrankfort-il.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1780333 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Frankfort
- Orient2.9 mi NW
- Freeman Spur4.7 mi SW
- Johnston City5.4 mi S
- Hanaford6.7 mi NE
- Zeigler6.7 mi W
- West City6.7 mi N
- Buckner7.3 mi NW
- Benton7.9 mi N
- Whiteash8.0 mi S
- Christopher8.3 mi NW
- Herrin8.9 mi SW
- Thompsonville9.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Frankfort
What county is West Frankfort in?
West Frankfort is in Franklin County, Illinois.
What is the population of West Frankfort, IL?
7,275 people lived in West Frankfort at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Frankfort, IL?
The ZIP code of West Frankfort is 62896.
What is the elevation of West Frankfort?
400 feet (122 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Frankfort?
Orient (2.9 mi), Freeman Spur (4.7 mi), Johnston City (5.4 mi), Hanaford (6.7 mi), Zeigler (6.7 mi).
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