Jerseyville Illinois Map

About Jerseyville, Illinois

Jerseyville is a locality in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,445. The population density is 547.9 people per km². Jerseyville is located at 39.1200°N, 90.3284°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62052.

Jerseyville rests in the rolling hills of southwestern Illinois, a landscape where broad agricultural fields meet stands of mature oak and hickory. It lies 17.6 miles north-north-west of Alton, IL (from Alton, IL: bearing 334°T), and is situated 19.5 miles north of Old Jamestown. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a scent of turned earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume that speaks of the land’s enduring bounty. The terrain, gently undulating, offers expansive views of verdant pastures and the methodical geometry of corn and soybean rows, punctuated by the occasional weathered barn or silo that punctuate the horizon like stoic sentinels. The sky above Jerseyville often stretches out in immense, cloud-dappled expanses, particularly striking during the twilight hours when hues of apricot and rose bleed into the deepening blue, a daily, silent spectacle. The story of Jerseyville is intrinsically linked to the fertile soil that surrounds it, a heritage born from hardy pioneers who recognized the agricultural promise of this region. Its economy has long been anchored in the cultivation of crops and livestock, with farming families forming the backbone of the community for generations. Beyond the fields, Jerseyville has also seen its share of industry, from early milling operations to more modern manufacturing, all contributing to the town’s steady, deliberate pulse. Local landmarks, though perhaps unassuming to the outsider, hold a quiet significance, hinting at the decades of shared experience and communal life that have shaped Jerseyville into the distinctive place it is today.

About This Jerseyville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Jerseyville, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Jerseyville and Jersey County.

Detailed location data for Jerseyville includes the ZIP code (62052), telephone area code (309), county seat of Jersey County (Jerseyville), and school district assignment (Jersey Community Unit School District 100). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Jerseyville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.