Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.2% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 54% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 58 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,538 (23%) |
| Some College | 2,960 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 3,442 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,665 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,412 (39.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,430 ▲ 33% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $271,980 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $983/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 14,677 |
| Vacant Units | 838 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Monroe County is located in Illinois and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 35,210 residents. With a median age of 42.24, it is a middle-aged county.
Monroe County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $101,430 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.2%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 4.6% is well below the national average.
Housing in Monroe County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $271,980 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $983. Homeownership rates are high at 84.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Monroe County are primarily White (95.31%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Monroe County, IL is a upper-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62236 | Columbia | 14,175 | $112,070 | $300,300 | $1,089 | 1.5% | 58.7% |
| 62244 | Fults | 1,155 | $115,183 | $207,000 | $1,049 | 6.5% | 26.9% |
| 62248 | Hecker | 556 | $80,260 | $153,700 | $736 | 5.6% | 28.1% |
| 62256 | Maeystown | 38 | $87,500 | $154,200 | — | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| 62279 | Renault | 69 | $245,179 | $271,400 | — | 0.0% | 43.8% |
| 62295 | Valmeyer | 1,310 | $76,563 | $196,500 | $1,242 | 2.3% | 33.7% |
| 62298 | Waterloo | 17,907 | $94,073 | $263,200 | $884 | 2.4% | 46.8% |