City

Du Bois, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Illinois

👥345Population
💰$76,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$131,900Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.3%Other: 0.6%Race
White97.1%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.3%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
8%
18–24
10%
25–44
17%
45–64
34%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
HS Graduate92 (37.6%)
Some College23 (9.4%)
Associates32 (13.1%)
Bachelors43 (17.6%)
Graduate Degree55 (22.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 17.6%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
HS Grad37.6%
Some College9.4%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors17.6%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.3%Renter: 6.7%Tenure
Owner93.3%
Renter6.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$131,900 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units221
Vacant Units57

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Du Bois, IL

Du Bois is a city in Illinois, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 345 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Du Bois is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,250 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Du Bois is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Du Bois is moderately educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Du Bois
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62831 345 $76,250 $131,900 2.1% 40.0% 93.3%