City

Equality, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Gallatin County  ·  Illinois

👥698Population
💰$55,625Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂54.3Median Age
🏠$90,000Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Other: 3.2%Race
White96.9%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.9%)
HS Graduate164 (30.8%)
Some College68 (12.8%)
Associates111 (20.8%)
Bachelors77 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree103 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College12.8%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,625 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$90,000 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$419/mo
Total Housing Units427
Vacant Units109

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Equality, IL

Equality is a city in Illinois, located in Gallatin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 698 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.3 years.

Economically, Equality is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,625 is below the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Equality is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $419 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Equality is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Equality
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62934 698 $55,625 $90,000 $419 3.7% 33.8% 86.2%