County

Pulaski County, IL

9 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Illinois

👥5,650Population
💰$52,668Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$93,492Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.5%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 28.9%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.9%Race
White64.5%
Hispanic3.1%
Black28.9%
Asian0.4%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty23.6% ▲ 136% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,425 (39.6%)
Some College638 (17.7%)
Associates640 (17.8%)
Bachelors400 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree466 (13%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College17.7%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,668 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$93,492 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$667/mo
Total Housing Units3,067
Vacant Units994

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Pulaski County, IL

Pulaski County is located in Illinois and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,650 residents. With a median age of 45.16, it is a mature county.

Pulaski County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $52,667 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 23.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Pulaski County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $93,492 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $666. Homeownership rates are high at 71.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Pulaski County are majority White (64.49%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Pulaski County, IL is a working-class area in Illinois. The 9 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 Pulaski County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
62941 Grand Chain 588 $50,000 $114,500 $780 0.8% 23.4%
62956 Karnak 1,155 $67,202 $107,600 $761 7.3% 32.2%
62963 Mound City 797 $55,000 $33,800 $783 4.1% 9.1%
62964 Mounds 1,028 $28,875 $95,000 $559 7.0% 35.1%
62970 Olmsted 448 $52,500 $165,000 $584 0.0% 12.6%
62976 Pulaski 343 $39,250 $87,700 $656 2.8% 26.8%
62992 Ullin 811 $75,000 $83,900 $523 0.7% 18.8%
62996 Villa Ridge 480 $40,057 $83,300 0.0% 30.3%