City

Cobden, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Illinois

👥2,872Population
💰$61,875Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$154,200Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81%Hispanic: 15.2%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.2%Race
White81.0%
Hispanic15.2%
Black0.5%
Asian0.1%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
34%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma30 (1.6%)
HS Graduate502 (26.9%)
Some College307 (16.5%)
Associates328 (17.6%)
Bachelors204 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree495 (26.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College16.5%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89%Renter: 11%Tenure
Owner89.0%
Renter11.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,875 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$154,200 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,407
Vacant Units207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Cobden, IL

Cobden is a city in Illinois, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,872 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Cobden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,875 is below the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cobden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,200, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cobden is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cobden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62920 2,872 $61,875 $154,200 4.0% 37.5% 89.0%