City

Ashley, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Illinois

👥1,819Population
💰$67,071Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$140,500Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.5% Female 43.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.2%Other: 4%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.2%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate388 (33.7%)
Some College172 (14.9%)
Associates199 (17.3%)
Bachelors91 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree295 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College14.9%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,071 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$140,500 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$649/mo
Total Housing Units764
Vacant Units123

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Ashley, IL

Ashley is a city in Illinois, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,819 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Ashley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,071 is near the national average. Approximately 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ashley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $649 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ashley is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ashley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62808 1,819 $67,071 $140,500 $649 1.2% 33.5% 79.6%