City

Carlinville, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Macoupin County  ·  Illinois

👥7,911Population
💰$64,440Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$132,700Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓44.1%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 2.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.4%Race
White91.3%
Hispanic2.8%
Black2.3%
Asian0.2%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads44.1% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma59 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,498 (30.6%)
Some College659 (13.5%)
Associates518 (10.6%)
Bachelors755 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree1,403 (28.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 28.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College13.5%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate28.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.5%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.5%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,440 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$132,700 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$749/mo
Total Housing Units3,537
Vacant Units480

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Carlinville, IL

Carlinville is a city in Illinois, located in Macoupin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,911 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Carlinville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,440 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Carlinville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $749 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carlinville is well-educated. 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carlinville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62626 7,911 $64,440 $132,700 $749 1.8% 44.1% 69.5%