County

Hamilton County, IL

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Illinois

👥7,934Population
💰$60,827Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$97,342Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓38.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1%Other: 2.2%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.1%
Asian1.0%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads38.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,650 (32.7%)
Some College659 (13.1%)
Associates799 (15.9%)
Bachelors917 (18.2%)
Graduate Degree998 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 18.2%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College13.1%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors18.2%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,827 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$97,341 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$569/mo
Total Housing Units3,759
Vacant Units428

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Hamilton County, IL

Hamilton County is located in Illinois and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,934 residents. With a median age of 42.58, it is a middle-aged county.

Hamilton County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,827 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.5% is above the national average.

Housing in Hamilton County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $97,341 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $568. Homeownership rates are high at 77.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Hamilton County are primarily White (95.25%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Hamilton 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 Hamilton County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
62817 Broughton 571 $94,783 — $925 3.3% 27.8%
62828 Dahlgren 1,642 $64,811 $112,700 $439 14.8% 48.0%
62829 Dale 103 $117,222 — — 0.0% 75.6%
62860 Macedonia 419 $77,574 $114,600 $554 6.4% 37.2%
62859 Mc Leansboro 5,199 $53,373 $91,100 $572 2.2% 35.6%

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