Cairo, Illinois
Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, with an estimated population of 1,558 in 2023. It sits at 37.0063, -89.1829 in the America/Chicago time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | Cairo |
| Type | city |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Alexander County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 1,558 |
| Land area | 6.99 sq mi (18.10 km²) |
| Coordinates | 37.0063, -89.1829 |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| ZIP codes | 62914 |
ZIP codes and area codes for Cairo
Cairo covers 1 ZIP code: 62914. Browse all ZIP codes in Illinois for the full list.
Where is Cairo?
Cairo is located in Illinois, in Alexander County. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into any map service. The nearest indexed places are listed below, which is a useful check when two states share a place name.
Nearby places
Mound City 9 km · ILWickliffe 10 km · KYMounds 12 km · ILBarlow 13 km · KYCharleston 17 km · MOLa Center 20 km · KYBardwell 21 km · KYOlmsted 21 km · IL
Other places in Alexander County
Frequently asked questions
What county is Cairo, IL in?
Cairo is in Alexander County, Illinois.
What is the population of Cairo, IL?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 1,558.
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo is in the America/Chicago time zone.