City

Alma, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Illinois

👥816Population
💰$83,750Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$150,000Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓46.6%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Hispanic: 0.1%Other: 1.2%Race
White98.7%
Hispanic0.1%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
2%
25–44
37%
45–64
17%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads46.6% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate146 (25.8%)
Some College92 (16.3%)
Associates63 (11.2%)
Bachelors76 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree187 (33.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 33.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College16.3%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate33.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,750 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$150,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$483/mo
Total Housing Units457
Vacant Units99

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
45%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
58%
About Alma, IL

Alma is a city in Illinois, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 816 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Alma is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,750 is near the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Alma is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $150,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $483 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alma is well-educated. 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (98.65%).

Alma, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Alma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62807 816 $83,750 $150,000 $483 1.4% 46.6% 87.7%