City

Eldred, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Greene County  ·  Illinois

👥517Population
💰$72,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.6Median Age
🏠$108,300Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 0.2%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0.6%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
16%
45–64
42%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
HS Graduate203 (52.1%)
Some College49 (12.6%)
Associates37 (9.5%)
Bachelors26 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree75 (19.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 52.1%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
HS Grad52.1%
Some College12.6%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$108,300 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$504/mo
Total Housing Units291
Vacant Units63

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
53%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
68%
About Eldred, IL

Eldred is a city in Illinois, located in Greene County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 517 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.6 years.

Economically, Eldred is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,500 is near the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Eldred is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $504 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eldred is moderately educated. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eldred
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62027 517 $72,500 $108,300 $504 2.3% 25.9% 79.0%