City

Blue Mound, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Macon County  ·  Illinois

👥1,377Population
💰$78,813Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$125,900Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 1.7%Other: 3.9%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic3.9%
Black1.7%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
HS Graduate378 (41.8%)
Some College104 (11.5%)
Associates87 (9.6%)
Bachelors84 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree251 (27.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 27.8%Edu
HS Grad41.8%
Some College11.5%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate27.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.8%Renter: 14.2%Tenure
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,813 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$125,900 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$871/mo
Total Housing Units730
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About Blue Mound, IL

Blue Mound is a city in Illinois, located in Macon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,377 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Blue Mound is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,813 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Blue Mound is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $871 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blue Mound is moderately educated. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.34%).

Blue Mound, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Blue Mound
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62513 1,377 $78,813 $125,900 $871 5.4% 37.1% 85.8%