City

Elsah, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jersey County  ·  Illinois

👥1,098Population
💰$62,656Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂21.9Median Age
🏠$167,600Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓43.8%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.4%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 6.3%Asian: 6.4%Other: 0.3%Race
White80.4%
Hispanic5.3%
Black6.3%
Asian6.4%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
6%
18–24
52%
25–44
6%
45–64
7%
65+
24%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.77
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads43.8% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 54% above avg
HS Graduate118 (27.8%)
Some College34 (8%)
Associates87 (20.5%)
Bachelors28 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree158 (37.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 8%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 37.2%Edu
HS Grad27.8%
Some College8.0%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate37.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51%Renter: 49%Tenure
Owner51.0%
Renter49.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,656 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$167,600 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units463
Vacant Units175

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
46%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
40%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Elsah, IL

Elsah is a city in Illinois, located in Jersey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,098 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.9 years.

Economically, Elsah is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,656 is below the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Elsah is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,600, which is below the national average.

The population of Elsah is well-educated. 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elsah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62028 1,098 $62,656 $167,600 7.5% 43.8% 51.0%