City

Brussels, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  Illinois

👥425Population
💰$71,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$136,700Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓48.6%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.7%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 6.8%Other: 2.6%Race
White88.7%
Hispanic0.7%
Black6.8%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads48.6% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (2%)
HS Graduate96 (39.2%)
Some College16 (6.5%)
Associates9 (3.7%)
Bachelors56 (22.9%)
Graduate Degree63 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 3.7%Bachelors: 22.9%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College6.5%
Associates3.7%
Bachelors22.9%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$136,700 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units244
Vacant Units104

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
63%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Brussels, IL

Brussels is a city in Illinois, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 425 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Brussels is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,250 is near the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Brussels is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brussels is well-educated. 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brussels
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62013 425 $71,250 $136,700 2.0% 48.6% 78.6%