County

Scott County, IL

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Illinois

👥4,467Population
💰$70,305Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$100,785Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 1.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.3%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic1.7%
Asian0.5%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,359 (45.3%)
Some College316 (10.5%)
Associates315 (10.5%)
Bachelors281 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree717 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 45.3%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad45.3%
Some College10.5%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,305 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$100,784 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$665/mo
Total Housing Units2,173
Vacant Units288

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
64%
About Scott County, IL

Scott County is located in Illinois and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,467 residents. With a median age of 44.96, it is a middle-aged county.

Scott County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,305 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.9% is near the national average.

Housing in Scott County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $100,784 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $664. Homeownership rates are high at 78.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Scott County are primarily White (96.53%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Scott County, IL is a solidly middle-class area in Illinois. The 4 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 Scott County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
62610 Alsey 174 $45,833 $53,000 $850 1.5% 24.8%
62621 Bluffs 1,162 $86,750 $92,200 $673 0.9% 30.2%
62663 Manchester 187 $73,250 $85,000 $500 7.8% 31.9%
62694 Winchester 2,944 $65,074 $108,000 $661 2.9% 35.2%

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