City

Ellis Grove, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Randolph County  ·  Illinois

👥891Population
💰$81,429Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$135,800Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓16.6%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.2% Female 54.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Other: 1.5%Race
White98.1%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads16.6% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.8%)
HS Graduate294 (49.7%)
Some College112 (18.9%)
Associates83 (14%)
Bachelors26 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree72 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 49.7%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad49.7%
Some College18.9%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.1%Renter: 7.9%Tenure
Owner92.1%
Renter7.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,429 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$135,800 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units469
Vacant Units103

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Ellis Grove, IL

Ellis Grove is a city in Illinois, located in Randolph County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 891 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Ellis Grove is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,429 is near the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ellis Grove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ellis Grove is less-educated. 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.09%).

Ellis Grove, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Ellis Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62241 891 $81,429 $135,800 $725 7.1% 16.6% 92.1%