County

Menard County, IL

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Illinois

👥12,309Population
💰$82,247Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$176,043Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓39.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.6%
Asian0.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma68 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,694 (32.3%)
Some College1,255 (15%)
Associates1,086 (13%)
Bachelors984 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree2,252 (27%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 15%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 27%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College15.0%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate27.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,247 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$176,043 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units5,668
Vacant Units426

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Menard County, IL

Menard County is located in Illinois and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,309 residents. With a median age of 43.62, it is a middle-aged county.

Menard County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $82,247 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.6% is near the national average.

Housing in Menard County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $176,043 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $774. Homeownership rates are high at 79.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Menard County are primarily White (94.75%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Menard County, IL is a middle-income 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 Menard County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
62613 Athens 3,659 $95,591 $189,200 $911 6.3% 45.0%
62642 Greenview 1,381 $75,846 $108,800 $618 1.8% 25.3%
62673 Oakford 505 $80,606 $134,400 — 1.0% 24.0%
62675 Petersburg 5,981 $78,327 $192,200 $686 1.8% 41.8%
62688 Tallula 783 $62,188 $136,600 $1,094 11.0% 23.2%

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