Preemption, Illinois

Preemption is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Preemption Township, Mercer County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 254. Preemption is 4 mi west of Sherrard and has a post office with ZIP code 61276.

Roy James Carver (1909-1981), American philanthropist and businessman, was born in Preemption.