City

Ava, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Illinois

👥1,912Population
💰$73,300Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$179,400Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.2%Other: 0.2%Race
White98.7%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.2%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.2%)
HS Graduate311 (30.5%)
Some College167 (16.4%)
Associates227 (22.2%)
Bachelors100 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree204 (20%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 22.2%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College16.4%
Associates22.2%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,300 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$179,400 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$703/mo
Total Housing Units859
Vacant Units173

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
62%
About Ava, IL

Ava is a city in Illinois, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,912 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.

Economically, Ava is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,300 is near the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ava is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $703 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ava is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ava
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62907 1,912 $73,300 $179,400 $703 3.2% 29.8% 88.1%