City

Du Quoin, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Illinois

👥8,903Population
💰$57,324Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$94,600Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 5.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.4%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic1.6%
Black5.6%
Asian0.4%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty20.2% ▲ 102% above avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
No HS Diploma49 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,614 (28.4%)
Some College1,291 (22.7%)
Associates1,205 (21.2%)
Bachelors762 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree769 (13.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 28.4%Some College: 22.7%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 13.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad28.4%
Some College22.7%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate13.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,324 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$94,600 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$716/mo
Total Housing Units4,256
Vacant Units553

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Du Quoin, IL

Du Quoin is a city in Illinois, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,903 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Du Quoin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,324 is below the national average. Approximately 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Du Quoin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $716 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Du Quoin is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Du Quoin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62832 8,903 $57,324 $94,600 $716 7.7% 26.9% 72.4%