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Zeigler, Illinois

Zeigler, Illinois
City
Country United States
State Illinois
County Franklin
Elevation 412 ft (126 m)
Coordinates 37°53′59″N 89°3′12″W / 37.89972°N 89.05333°W / 37.89972; -89.05333Coordinates: 37°53′59″N 89°3′12″W / 37.89972°N 89.05333°W / 37.89972; -89.05333
Area 1.36 sq mi (4 km2)
 - land 1.35 sq mi (3 km2)
 - water 0.01 sq mi (0 km2)
Population 1,801 (2010)
Density 1,330.3/sq mi (514/km2)
Timezone CST (UTC-6)
 - summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Postal code 62999
Area code 618
Location of Zeigler within Illinois
Location of Zeigler within Illinois
Website: cityofzeiglerillinois.com

Zeigler is a city in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,801 at the 2010 census. The current mayor is Dennis Mitchell.

Zeigler is located in southwestern Franklin County at 37°53′59″N 89°3′12″W / 37.89972°N 89.05333°W / 37.89972; -89.05333 (37.899856, -89.053429).Illinois Route 149 passes through the center of town, leading east 7.5 miles (12.1 km) to West Frankfort and west 4 miles (6 km) to Royalton. Interstate 57 is 6 miles (10 km) east of Zeigler via Route 149. Illinois Route 148 follows the western border of Zeigler, leading north 5 miles (8 km) to Christopher and south 7 miles (11 km) to Herrin.

According to the 2010 census, Zeigler has a total area of 1.357 square miles (3.51 km2), of which 1.35 square miles (3.50 km2) (or 99.48%) is land and 0.007 square miles (0.02 km2) (or 0.52%) is water.

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,669 people, 712 households, and 439 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,940.8 people per square mile (749.3/km²). There were 809 housing units at an average density of 940.8/sq mi (363.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.86% White, 0.18% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.12% Asian, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.


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