City

Geff, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Illinois

👥696Population
💰$62,500Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$110,100Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓46.6%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 74% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 4%Asian: 2.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic4.0%
Asian2.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
20%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads46.6% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 74% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (2.7%)
HS Graduate89 (18.7%)
Some College61 (12.8%)
Associates91 (19.1%)
Bachelors107 (22.5%)
Graduate Degree115 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 18.7%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 22.5%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad18.7%
Some College12.8%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors22.5%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.9%Renter: 12.1%Tenure
Owner87.9%
Renter12.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,500 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$110,100 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$733/mo
Total Housing Units331
Vacant Units41

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Geff, IL

Geff is a city in Illinois, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 696 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Geff is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,500 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Geff is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $733 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Geff is well-educated. 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Geff
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62842 696 $62,500 $110,100 $733 8.5% 46.6% 87.9%