City

Brookport, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Massac County  ·  Illinois

👥2,120Population
💰$59,861Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$90,600Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 6.4%Other: 2.2%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic2.3%
Black6.4%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma64 (5.2%)
HS Graduate452 (36.8%)
Some College183 (14.9%)
Associates187 (15.2%)
Bachelors191 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree150 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 5.2%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS5.2%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College14.9%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,861 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$90,600 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$813/mo
Total Housing Units935
Vacant Units172

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Brookport, IL

Brookport is a city in Illinois, located in Massac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,120 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Brookport is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,861 is below the national average. Approximately 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Brookport is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $813 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brookport is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brookport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62910 2,120 $59,861 $90,600 $813 1.4% 27.8% 83.9%