City

Cameron, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Warren County  ·  Illinois

👥649Population
💰$58,750Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$122,100Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 55% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
8%
18–24
21%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 55% above avg
HS Graduate91 (22%)
Some College124 (30%)
Associates59 (14.3%)
Bachelors106 (25.6%)
Graduate Degree34 (8.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 22%Some College: 30%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 25.6%Graduate: 8.2%Edu
HS Grad22.0%
Some College30.0%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors25.6%
Graduate8.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.5%Renter: 28.5%Tenure
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
25%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,750 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$122,100 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$929/mo
Total Housing Units332
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
70%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
6%
2000+
71%
About Cameron, IL

Cameron is a city in Illinois, located in Warren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 649 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Cameron is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,750 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Cameron is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $929 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cameron is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cameron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61423 649 $58,750 $122,100 $929 7.6% 33.8% 71.5%