Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 10.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 34.9% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 52 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,789 (35.6%) |
| Some College | 2,450 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 2,369 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,250 (13.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,348 (20.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,296 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $162,810 ▼ 42% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $862/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 11,328 |
| Vacant Units | 2,159 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Jersey County is located in Illinois and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 24,443 residents. With a median age of 42.03, it is a middle-aged county.
Jersey County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $80,296 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.4% is near the national average.
Housing in Jersey County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $162,810 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $862. Homeownership rates are high at 78.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Jersey County are primarily White (95.23%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Jersey 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62012 | Brighton | 6,496 | $91,862 | $165,500 | $1,002 | 6.0% | 35.1% |
| 62022 | Dow | 1,073 | $120,350 | $190,200 | — | 7.8% | 22.7% |
| 62028 | Elsah | 1,098 | $62,656 | $167,600 | — | 7.5% | 43.8% |
| 62030 | Fidelity | 105 | $43,750 | $92,500 | — | 0.0% | 7.3% |
| 62031 | Fieldon | 637 | $91,250 | $127,700 | — | 0.9% | 25.6% |
| 62037 | Grafton | 1,682 | $71,838 | $222,900 | — | 0.9% | 36.5% |
| 62052 | Jerseyville | 12,483 | $75,296 | $156,000 | $790 | 3.3% | 36.7% |
| 62063 | Medora | 869 | $51,250 | $118,600 | $859 | 8.2% | 16.6% |