County

Alexander County, IL

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Illinois

👥4,996Population
💰$47,263Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$65,192Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓23.3%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 90% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.8%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 43.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.4%Race
White62.8%
Hispanic1.7%
Black43.7%
Asian0.5%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty20.7% ▲ 107% above avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 90% above avg
No HS Diploma40 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,230 (39.4%)
Some College657 (21%)
Associates470 (15.1%)
Bachelors283 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree442 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 21%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College21.0%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
43%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,263 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$65,191 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$558/mo
Total Housing Units2,949
Vacant Units1,138

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Alexander County, IL

Alexander County is located in Illinois and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,996 residents. With a median age of 45.91, it is a mature county.

Alexander County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $47,263 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.3%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 20.7% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Alexander County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $65,191 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $557. Homeownership rates are high at 78.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Alexander County are majority White (62.81%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Alexander County, IL is a working-class area in Illinois. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Alexander County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
62914 Cairo 1,785 $35,362 $28,900 $282 16.5% 27.8%
62957 Mc Clure 669 $41,375 $58,300 $931 0.4% 11.6%
62988 Tamms 1,222 $56,154 $68,900 $496 11.0% 28.4%
62990 Thebes 1,044 $60,978 $122,900 $863 3.1% 21.3%

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