City

Bone Gap, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Edwards County  ·  Illinois

👥290Population
💰$80,809Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$81,100Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊11.4%Unemployment▲ 132% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.2%Other: 12.8%Race
White87.2%
Other12.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
8%
18–24
12%
25–44
16%
45–64
39%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty26.6% ▲ 166% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment11.4% ▲ 132% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (1.1%)
HS Graduate92 (49.7%)
Some College24 (13%)
Associates15 (8.1%)
Bachelors43 (23.2%)
Graduate Degree9 (4.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 49.7%Some College: 13%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 23.2%Graduate: 4.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad49.7%
Some College13.0%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors23.2%
Graduate4.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.7%Renter: 39.3%Tenure
Owner60.7%
Renter39.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
54%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,809 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$81,100 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$476/mo
Total Housing Units145
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
46%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About Bone Gap, IL

Bone Gap is a city in Illinois, located in Edwards County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 290 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.3 years.

Economically, Bone Gap is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,809 is near the national average. Approximately 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bone Gap is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $81,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $476 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bone Gap is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bone Gap
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62815 290 $80,809 $81,100 $476 11.4% 28.1% 60.7%