City

Ashmore, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Coles County  ·  Illinois

👥1,192Population
💰$73,542Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$110,000Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 4.5%Other: 0.3%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic0.3%
Black4.5%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.2%)
HS Graduate254 (28.3%)
Some College149 (16.6%)
Associates187 (20.8%)
Bachelors130 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree167 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad28.3%
Some College16.6%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,542 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$110,000 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$763/mo
Total Housing Units609
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Ashmore, IL

Ashmore is a city in Illinois, located in Coles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,192 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Ashmore is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,542 is near the national average. Approximately 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ashmore is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $763 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ashmore is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ashmore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61912 1,192 $73,542 $110,000 $763 6.0% 33.1% 87.0%