City

De Soto, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Illinois

👥3,064Population
💰$57,721Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$97,600Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓32.1%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.3%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic0.2%
Black1.6%
Asian0.4%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads32.1% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.6%)
HS Graduate509 (28.4%)
Some College264 (14.7%)
Associates433 (24.2%)
Bachelors166 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree409 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 28.4%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 24.2%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad28.4%
Some College14.7%
Associates24.2%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.5%Renter: 42.5%Tenure
Owner57.5%
Renter42.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,721 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$97,600 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units1,386
Vacant Units107

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About De Soto, IL

De Soto is a city in Illinois, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,064 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, De Soto is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,721 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in De Soto is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month.

The population of De Soto is moderately educated. 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.41%).

De Soto, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in De Soto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62924 3,064 $57,721 $97,600 $858 6.3% 32.1% 57.5%