City

Augusta, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Illinois

👥893Population
💰$42,156Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$102,300Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 0.6%Other: 2.7%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic3.4%
Black0.6%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
HS Graduate196 (36.9%)
Some College64 (12.1%)
Associates99 (18.6%)
Bachelors42 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree130 (24.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
HS Grad36.9%
Some College12.1%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,156 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$102,300 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units489
Vacant Units86

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
65%
About Augusta, IL

Augusta is a city in Illinois, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 893 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Augusta is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,156 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Augusta is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Augusta is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Augusta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62311 893 $42,156 $102,300 5.8% 32.4% 79.9%