County

Calhoun County, IL

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Illinois

👥4,099Population
💰$96,261Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂49.3Median Age
🏠$159,695Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓44.1%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 1.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.2%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic1.9%
Black1.9%
Asian0.3%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
16%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.54
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads44.1% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.7%)
HS Graduate823 (30%)
Some College311 (11.4%)
Associates387 (14.1%)
Bachelors660 (24.1%)
Graduate Degree539 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 24.1%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College11.4%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors24.1%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.7%Renter: 11.3%Tenure
Owner88.7%
Renter11.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,261 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$159,695 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$439/mo
Total Housing Units2,193
Vacant Units1,033

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
52%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Calhoun County, IL

Calhoun County is located in Illinois and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,099 residents. With a median age of 49.27, it is a mature county.

Calhoun County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $96,261 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 5.9% is well below the national average.

Housing in Calhoun County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $159,695 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $438. Homeownership rates are high at 88.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Calhoun County are primarily White (95.56%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Calhoun County, IL is a middle-income area in Illinois. The 8 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 Calhoun County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
62006 Batchtown 536 $95,625 $208,000 0.0% 28.4%
62013 Brussels 425 $71,250 $136,700 2.0% 48.6%
62036 Golden Eagle 531 $103,750 $221,900 9.2% 32.0%
62045 Hamburg 418 $72,083 $165,600 7.1% 29.4%
62047 Hardin 1,833 $110,982 $144,100 $417 1.1% 60.6%
62053 Kampsville 356 $68,500 $95,000 $550 9.6% 12.6%