City

Gillespie, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Macoupin County  ·  Illinois

👥4,398Population
💰$75,477Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$104,700Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5.6%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,275 (43.2%)
Some College411 (13.9%)
Associates438 (14.8%)
Bachelors261 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree543 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College13.9%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.2%Renter: 28.8%Tenure
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,477 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$104,700 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$769/mo
Total Housing Units2,112
Vacant Units345

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
64%
About Gillespie, IL

Gillespie is a city in Illinois, located in Macoupin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,398 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Gillespie is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,477 is near the national average. Approximately 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gillespie is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $769 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gillespie is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gillespie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62033 4,398 $75,477 $104,700 $769 4.1% 27.3% 71.2%