Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 16.5% ▲ 65% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 226 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,634 (28.9%) |
| Some College | 2,754 (17.2%) |
| Associates | 2,452 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,560 (16%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,383 (21.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,001 ▼ 25% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $99,585 ▼ 64% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $732/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 11,933 |
| Vacant Units | 1,639 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Saline County is located in Illinois and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 24,114 residents. With a median age of 43.66, it is a middle-aged county.
Saline County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $57,000 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 16.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Saline County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $99,585 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $731. Homeownership rates are high at 75.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Saline County are primarily White (91.51%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Saline County, IL is a solidly middle-class 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62917 | Carrier Mills | 2,474 | $50,523 | $75,200 | $585 | 3.7% | 24.4% |
| 62930 | Eldorado | 5,763 | $54,094 | $90,500 | $655 | 4.5% | 34.5% |
| 62935 | Galatia | 2,246 | $60,962 | $123,400 | $918 | 6.3% | 38.6% |
| 62946 | Harrisburg | 11,465 | $55,551 | $97,500 | $740 | 6.8% | 41.3% |
| 62965 | Muddy | 54 | $11,726 | — | — | 0.0% | 24.4% |
| 62977 | Raleigh | 520 | $65,833 | $112,100 | $1,304 | 6.2% | 36.9% |
| 62987 | Stonefort | 1,592 | $81,089 | $147,700 | $730 | 4.7% | 35.8% |