City

Bluford, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Illinois

👥1,724Population
💰$62,159Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$108,100Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 3.9%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic1.3%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.7%)
HS Graduate376 (35.7%)
Some College165 (15.7%)
Associates195 (18.5%)
Bachelors147 (14%)
Graduate Degree162 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College15.7%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,159 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$108,100 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units713
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Bluford, IL

Bluford is a city in Illinois, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,724 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Bluford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,159 is below the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bluford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bluford is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bluford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62814 1,724 $62,159 $108,100 $748 5.4% 29.4% 85.1%