City

Buncombe, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Illinois

👥1,534Population
💰$65,625Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$103,500Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.2% Female 57.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 2.2%Other: 6.3%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic2.2%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
20%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty24.5% ▲ 145% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate363 (37.9%)
Some College189 (19.7%)
Associates161 (16.8%)
Bachelors87 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree155 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College19.7%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,625 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$103,500 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units596
Vacant Units66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Buncombe, IL

Buncombe is a city in Illinois, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,534 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.

Economically, Buncombe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,625 is near the national average. Approximately 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Buncombe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buncombe is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Buncombe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62912 1,534 $65,625 $103,500 $775 4.3% 25.3% 88.3%