City

Flora, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Illinois

👥6,215Population
💰$54,241Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$90,800Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓42.7%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.6%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.6%
Asian0.6%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads42.7% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma69 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,080 (27.3%)
Some College641 (16.2%)
Associates472 (12%)
Bachelors907 (23%)
Graduate Degree780 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 27.3%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 23%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad27.3%
Some College16.2%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors23.0%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,241 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$90,800 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$727/mo
Total Housing Units2,960
Vacant Units274

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Flora, IL

Flora is a city in Illinois, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,215 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Flora is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,241 is below the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Flora is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $727 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Flora is well-educated. 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Flora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62839 6,215 $54,241 $90,800 $727 5.2% 42.7% 82.3%