City

Albion, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Edwards County  ·  Illinois

👥3,438Population
💰$64,356Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$113,500Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓38.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.7%Race
White96.2%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.1%
Asian0.5%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads38.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
HS Graduate681 (31.4%)
Some College303 (14%)
Associates339 (15.7%)
Bachelors476 (22%)
Graduate Degree367 (16.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 14%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 22%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
HS Grad31.4%
Some College14.0%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors22.0%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,356 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$113,500 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$816/mo
Total Housing Units1,537
Vacant Units152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About Albion, IL

Albion is a city in Illinois, located in Edwards County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,438 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Albion is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,356 is below the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Albion is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $816 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Albion is moderately educated. 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.22%).

Albion, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Albion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62806 3,438 $64,356 $113,500 $816 6.5% 38.9% 77.7%