City

Cave In Rock, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardin County  ·  Illinois

👥775Population
💰$57,176Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂59.6Median Age
🏠$148,400Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓21.7%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 3.6%Other: 1.3%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic1.6%
Black3.6%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
8%
18–24
3%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads21.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate278 (46.5%)
Some College113 (18.9%)
Associates75 (12.5%)
Bachelors54 (9%)
Graduate Degree76 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 46.5%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad46.5%
Some College18.9%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,176 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$148,400 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$454/mo
Total Housing Units510
Vacant Units213

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Cave In Rock, IL

Cave In Rock is a city in Illinois, located in Hardin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 775 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.6 years.

Economically, Cave In Rock is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,176 is below the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Cave In Rock is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $454 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cave In Rock is less-educated. 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.55%).

Cave In Rock, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Cave In Rock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62919 775 $57,176 $148,400 $454 0.0% 21.7% 83.5%