City

Dongola, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Illinois

👥2,166Population
💰$64,356Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$104,900Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.3%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic4.8%
Black0.3%
Asian0.7%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
HS Graduate509 (39.4%)
Some College180 (13.9%)
Associates177 (13.7%)
Bachelors218 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree207 (16%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 16%Edu
HS Grad39.4%
Some College13.9%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,356 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$104,900 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$693/mo
Total Housing Units989
Vacant Units155

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Dongola, IL

Dongola is a city in Illinois, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,166 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Dongola is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,356 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dongola is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $693 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dongola is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dongola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62926 2,166 $64,356 $104,900 $693 3.5% 32.9% 72.7%