City

Eldorado, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Saline County  ·  Illinois

👥5,763Population
💰$54,094Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$90,500Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.6%Other: 2%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic3.5%
Black0.2%
Asian1.6%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
HS Graduate1,163 (29.2%)
Some College750 (18.8%)
Associates694 (17.4%)
Bachelors571 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree801 (20.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
HS Grad29.2%
Some College18.8%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,094 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$90,500 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$655/mo
Total Housing Units2,990
Vacant Units378

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
58%
About Eldorado, IL

Eldorado is a city in Illinois, located in Saline County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,763 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Eldorado is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,094 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Eldorado is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $655 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eldorado is moderately educated. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eldorado
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62930 5,763 $54,094 $90,500 $655 4.5% 34.5% 76.7%