Zeigler, Illinois facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Zeigler, Illinois
City
Water tower
Location of Zeigler in Franklin County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Franklin
Area
• Total	1.37 sq mi (3.54 km2)
• Land	1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation	417 ft (127 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,484
• Density	1,091.98/sq mi (421.68/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)	62999
Area code(s)	618
FIPS code	17-84155
GNIS feature ID	421611

Zeigler is a small city located in Franklin County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,484 people lived there. It's a place with a history tied to coal mining.

A Look Back at Zeigler's History

Zeigler became an official city in 1914. It was named after Levi Zeigler Leiter. He was the father of Joseph Leiter, who started the Zeigler Coal Company.

Sadly, in 1905, a serious coal mining accident happened near the town. Fifty men lost their lives in this event.

Where is Zeigler Located?

Zeigler is in the southwestern part of Franklin County. You can find it at these coordinates: 37°53′59″N 89°3′12″W / 37.89972°N 89.05333°W / 37.89972; -89.05333.

Getting Around Zeigler

Illinois Route 149 goes right through the middle of Zeigler. If you go east on Route 149, you'll reach West Frankfort in about 7.5 miles. Going west for 4 miles takes you to Royalton. Interstate 57 is also nearby, about 6 miles east of Zeigler.

Illinois Route 148 runs along Zeigler's western edge. Heading north on Route 148, you'll find Christopher in about 5 miles. Going south for 7 miles leads to Herrin.

Zeigler's Unique Shape

The city of Zeigler is laid out like a wagon wheel. In the very center, there's a circular park. Around this park, you'll find the post office, the library, and several shops. Streets then spread out from this central point, just like spokes on a wheel.

Size of the City

According to information from 2021, Zeigler covers a total area of about 1.37 square miles (3.54 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.36 square miles (3.52 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Zeigler?

In 2020, the census counted 1,484 people living in Zeigler. There were 662 households, which are groups of people living together. About 400 of these were families.

Population Details

The city had about 1,086 people per square mile. There were 743 housing units, which are homes or apartments. Most people living in Zeigler, about 94%, were White. A small number of people were from other backgrounds.

About 26.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, about 35.95%, were married couples. About 17.67% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

Age Groups in Zeigler

The people in Zeigler are of different ages. About 21.3% of the population was under 18 years old. About 22.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was about 41.8 years old.

Famous People from Zeigler

Zeigler is proud to be the hometown or a significant place for several notable individuals:

• Nick Holonyak: He was born in Zeigler. In 1962, he invented the first useful visible LED, which is a type of light bulb.
• Babe Martin: He played baseball as an outfielder and catcher for teams like the St. Louis Browns and Boston Red Sox. He grew up in Zeigler.
• Mike Milosevich: He was a shortstop for the New York Yankees baseball team. Mike Milosevich was born in Zeigler.

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In Spanish: Zeigler (Illinois) para niños