City

Alpha, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Henry County  ·  Illinois

👥1,038Population
💰$72,955Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.6Median Age
🏠$128,400Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.9% Female 43.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 8.2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.2%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic8.2%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty1.6% ▼ 84% below avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
HS Graduate264 (35.3%)
Some College71 (9.5%)
Associates114 (15.2%)
Bachelors114 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree185 (24.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
HS Grad35.3%
Some College9.5%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,955 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$128,400 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$957/mo
Total Housing Units485
Vacant Units43

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
58%
About Alpha, IL

Alpha is a city in Illinois, located in Henry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,038 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.6 years.

Economically, Alpha is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,955 is near the national average. Approximately 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alpha is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $957 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alpha is moderately educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Alpha
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61413 1,038 $72,955 $128,400 $957 2.8% 40.0% 88.9%