County

Edwards County, IL

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Illinois

👥5,657Population
💰$63,708Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$104,184Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.2%
Asian0.5%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,249 (33.9%)
Some College504 (13.7%)
Associates573 (15.5%)
Bachelors772 (20.9%)
Graduate Degree563 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 20.9%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College13.7%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors20.9%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,708 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$104,184 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$797/mo
Total Housing Units2,827
Vacant Units456

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Edwards County, IL

Edwards County is located in Illinois and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,657 residents. With a median age of 43.34, it is a middle-aged county.

Edwards County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,707 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 16.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Edwards County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $104,184 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $797. Homeownership rates are high at 79.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Edwards County are primarily White (95.25%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Edwards County, IL is a solidly middle-class area in Illinois. The 5 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 Edwards County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
62806 Albion 3,438 $64,356 $113,500 $816 6.5% 38.9%
62815 Bone Gap 290 $80,809 $81,100 $476 11.4% 28.1%
62818 Browns 376 $60,875 $88,800 $850 0.0% 32.9%
62833 Ellery 274 $52,344 — — 0.0% 40.3%
62476 West Salem 1,279 $61,354 $88,900 $805 7.4% 31.4%

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