Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 8.8% ▼ 12% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.0% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,839 (33.6%) |
| Some College | 696 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 613 (11.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,134 (20.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,180 (21.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,354 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $137,060 ▼ 51% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $754/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 3,829 |
| Vacant Units | 409 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Jasper County is located in Illinois and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,372 residents. With a median age of 43.87, it is a middle-aged county.
Jasper County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,354 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.8% is near the national average.
Housing in Jasper County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $137,060 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $753. Homeownership rates are high at 81.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Jasper County are primarily White (96.83%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Jasper County, IL is a middle-income 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62432 | Hidalgo | 636 | $160,833 | $275,000 | — | 2.6% | 68.3% |
| 62448 | Newton | 5,263 | $66,432 | $118,200 | $765 | 3.7% | 40.8% |
| 62459 | Sainte Marie | 266 | $80,417 | $103,900 | $263 | 3.0% | 29.7% |
| 62475 | West Liberty | 260 | $70,724 | $178,600 | — | 0.0% | 30.5% |
| 62479 | Wheeler | 784 | $70,278 | $172,300 | $844 | 6.8% | 45.7% |
| 62480 | Willow Hill | 764 | $69,911 | $113,400 | — | 5.2% | 36.2% |
| 62481 | Yale | 399 | $76,833 | — | — | 3.1% | 36.1% |