West Frankfort, Illinois
West Frankfort is a city in Franklin County, Illinois, with an estimated population of 7,145 in 2023. It sits at 37.8995, -88.9308 in the America/Chicago time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | West Frankfort |
| Type | city |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 7,145 |
| Land area | 4.98 sq mi (12.91 km²) |
| Coordinates | 37.8995, -88.9308 |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| ZIP codes | 62896 |
ZIP codes and area codes for West Frankfort
West Frankfort covers 1 ZIP code: 62896. Browse all ZIP codes in Illinois for the full list.
Where is West Frankfort?
West Frankfort is located in Illinois, in Franklin 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
Orient 5 km · ILFreeman Spur 7 km · ILJohnston City 9 km · ILHanaford 11 km · ILZeigler 11 km · ILWest City 11 km · ILBuckner 12 km · ILBenton 13 km · IL
Other places in Franklin County
Benton 6,598Christopher 2,637Sesser 1,857Zeigler 1,468Royalton 1,043West City 641Valier 545North City 502Thompsonville 480Buckner 399
Frequently asked questions
What county is West Frankfort, IL in?
West Frankfort is in Franklin County, Illinois.
What is the population of West Frankfort, IL?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 7,145.
What time zone is West Frankfort in?
West Frankfort is in the America/Chicago time zone.