City

Gays, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Moultrie County  ·  Illinois

👥782Population
💰$115,291Median HH Income▲ 51% above avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$118,300Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 37.5% Female 62.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 4%Other: 1.2%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic4.0%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
34%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
HS Graduate124 (24.6%)
Some College47 (9.3%)
Associates193 (38.3%)
Bachelors99 (19.6%)
Graduate Degree41 (8.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.6%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 38.3%Bachelors: 19.6%Graduate: 8.1%Edu
HS Grad24.6%
Some College9.3%
Associates38.3%
Bachelors19.6%
Graduate8.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$115,291 ▲ 51% above avg
Median Home Value$118,300 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$532/mo
Total Housing Units315
Vacant Units19

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
38%
$150k–$200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
53%
About Gays, IL

Gays is a city in Illinois, located in Moultrie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 782 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Gays is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $115,291 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Gays is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $532 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gays is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gays
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61928 782 $115,291 $118,300 $532 0.0% 27.8% 77.0%