City

Alto Pass, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Illinois

👥741Population
💰$52,778Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$114,800Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 8.8%Other: 0.9%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic8.8%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (4.7%)
HS Graduate190 (35.6%)
Some College97 (18.2%)
Associates59 (11%)
Bachelors23 (4.3%)
Graduate Degree140 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.7%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 4.3%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS4.7%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College18.2%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors4.3%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,778 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$114,800 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$664/mo
Total Housing Units362
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Alto Pass, IL

Alto Pass is a city in Illinois, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 741 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Alto Pass is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,778 is below the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Alto Pass is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $664 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alto Pass is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Alto Pass
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62905 741 $52,778 $114,800 $664 4.2% 30.5% 78.9%