City

Centralia, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Illinois

👥19,941Population
💰$53,740Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$91,100Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 92% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.3%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 10.6%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White81.3%
Hispanic3.6%
Black10.6%
Asian1.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 92% above avg
No HS Diploma119 (0.9%)
HS Graduate3,965 (31.5%)
Some College2,551 (20.3%)
Associates2,151 (17.1%)
Bachelors1,567 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree2,226 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 20.3%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College20.3%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.7%Renter: 29.3%Tenure
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,740 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$91,100 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$785/mo
Total Housing Units9,044
Vacant Units1,168

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Centralia, IL

Centralia is a city in Illinois, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,941 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Centralia is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,740 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Centralia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $785 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Centralia is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Centralia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62801 19,941 $53,740 $91,100 $785 9.4% 30.2% 70.7%