County

Cass County, IL

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Illinois

👥13,354Population
💰$65,071Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$98,457Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.6%Hispanic: 22.7%Black: 3.9%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White72.6%
Hispanic22.7%
Black3.9%
Asian1.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma395 (4.7%)
HS Graduate3,437 (41.3%)
Some College1,196 (14.4%)
Associates933 (11.2%)
Bachelors644 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree1,715 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 4.7%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS4.7%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College14.4%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,071 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$98,457 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$752/mo
Total Housing Units5,924
Vacant Units565

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Cass County, IL

Cass County is located in Illinois and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,354 residents. With a median age of 38.95, it is a middle-aged county.

Cass County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,071 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Cass County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $98,457 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $752. Homeownership rates are high at 74.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Cass County are primarily White (72.64%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Cass County, IL is a solidly middle-class area in Illinois. The 6 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 Cass County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
62611 Arenzville 1,052 $61,731 $158,800 $825 2.5% 53.0%
62612 Ashland 1,490 $61,833 $113,300 $590 7.1% 34.8%
62618 Beardstown 7,391 $62,694 $86,400 $766 5.4% 24.7%
62627 Chandlerville 958 $61,131 $79,200 $1,025 10.8% 23.3%
62691 Virginia 2,377 $77,560 $107,700 $670 3.2% 24.8%

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