City

Aledo, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  Illinois

👥4,958Population
💰$66,389Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$141,200Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic3.8%
Black1.5%
Asian0.5%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma36 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,146 (33.6%)
Some College492 (14.4%)
Associates490 (14.4%)
Bachelors463 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree786 (23%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad33.6%
Some College14.4%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,389 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$141,200 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$772/mo
Total Housing Units2,344
Vacant Units262

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Aledo, IL

Aledo is a city in Illinois, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,958 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Aledo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,389 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Aledo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $772 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Aledo is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Aledo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61231 4,958 $66,389 $141,200 $772 1.3% 36.6% 70.2%