City Clay County · Illinois

Sailor Springs, IL

38.7639°N88.3631°W

Primary ZIP
62879
ZIP codes
1
Nearest place
Ingraham 5.0 mi NNE
Local time
CDT · Saturday
County
Clay County
Map plate of Sailor Springs, IL and nearby placesSailor Springs at 38.7639°N, 88.3631°W with 20 nearby places plotted by true distance and direction; outer ring 25 miles.38.6°N38.8°N39°N5.0 mi13 mi25 miNESWIngraham · 5.0 mi NNEIngrahamClay City · 6.6 mi SClay CityNoble · 8.6 mi ESELouisville · 8.6 mi WNWFlora · 9.5 mi SWRinard · 14 mi SSWRinardDundas · 15 mi ENEDundasOlney · 15 mi EOlneyXenia · 16 mi WSWXeniaWest Liberty · 17 mi ENEWest LibertyCisne · 17 mi SWheeler · 18 mi NMount Erie · 18 mi SSENewton · 18 mi NEDieterich · 19 mi NEdgewood · 19 mi WNWMason · 20 mi NWParkersburg · 20 mi SEJohnsonville · 20 mi SWClaremont · 21 mi ESailor Springs
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The U.S. Census Bureau lists Sailor Springs village as an incorporated place. Its Vintage 2025 series estimates a resident population of 87 on July 1, 2025. In this collection, a small place means one with a 2025 estimate of 10,000 or fewer; that is a selection threshold, not a separate legal category. The figure describes the Census place geography, not everyone in a surrounding ZIP code or neighboring unincorporated area.

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The same series gives Sailor Springs village a 2020 population estimate of 90. Comparing those two reference points, the estimate decreased by 3 residents, a net change of -3.3%. The comparison records endpoints only. It does not identify causes, describe seasonal variation, or predict what will happen next. The 2025 number is an estimate for its stated reference date, not a live headcount.

Within Illinois, Sailor Springs village ranks 47 among incorporated places whose 2025 estimates are at or below 10,000, ordered from smallest upward. This is a within-state population comparison, not a ranking of quality, popularity, or amenities. For a meaningful comparison, use the same Census vintage, reference year, and geographic boundaries. The Census name is retained here so readers can distinguish the official estimate record from the postal-city label used by this directory.

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  1. IngrahamClay County · ZIP 62434 5.0 mi NNE
  2. Clay CityClay County · ZIP 62824 6.6 mi S
  3. NobleRichland County · ZIP 62868 8.6 mi ESE
  4. LouisvilleClay County · ZIP 62858 8.6 mi WNW
  5. FloraClay County · ZIP 62839 9.5 mi SW
  6. RinardWayne County · ZIP 62878 14 mi SSW
  7. DundasRichland County · ZIP 62425 15 mi ENE
  8. OlneyRichland County · ZIP 62450 15 mi E
  9. XeniaClay County · ZIP 62899 16 mi WSW
  10. West LibertyJasper County · ZIP 62475 17 mi ENE
  11. CisneWayne County · ZIP 62823 17 mi S
  12. WheelerJasper County · ZIP 62479 18 mi N
  13. Mount ErieWayne County · ZIP 62446 18 mi SSE
  14. NewtonJasper County · ZIP 62448 18 mi NE
  15. DieterichEffingham County · ZIP 62424 19 mi N
  16. EdgewoodEffingham County · ZIP 62426 19 mi WNW
  17. MasonEffingham County · ZIP 62443 20 mi NW
  18. ParkersburgRichland County · ZIP 62452 20 mi SE
  19. JohnsonvilleWayne County · ZIP 62850 20 mi SW
  20. ClaremontRichland County · ZIP 62421 21 mi E

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