City

Bluffs, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Illinois

👥1,162Population
💰$86,750Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$92,200Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.5% Female 43.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 4.8%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.2%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian0.6%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.6%)
HS Graduate365 (45%)
Some College108 (13.3%)
Associates89 (11%)
Bachelors82 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree163 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 45%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad45.0%
Some College13.3%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,750 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$92,200 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$673/mo
Total Housing Units554
Vacant Units89

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Bluffs, IL

Bluffs is a city in Illinois, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,162 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Bluffs is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,750 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bluffs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $673 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bluffs is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bluffs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62621 1,162 $86,750 $92,200 $673 0.9% 30.2% 80.9%