City

Goreville, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Illinois

👥3,072Population
💰$67,719Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂52.9Median Age
🏠$161,000Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓48.8%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 2.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.6%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian0.2%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
14%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads48.8% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.8%)
HS Graduate552 (26%)
Some College283 (13.3%)
Associates235 (11.1%)
Bachelors268 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree766 (36.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 26%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 36.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad26.0%
Some College13.3%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate36.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.8%Renter: 8.2%Tenure
Owner91.8%
Renter8.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,719 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$161,000 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$848/mo
Total Housing Units1,691
Vacant Units456

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Goreville, IL

Goreville is a city in Illinois, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,072 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.9 years.

Economically, Goreville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,719 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Goreville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $848 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Goreville is well-educated. 48.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Goreville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62939 3,072 $67,719 $161,000 $848 1.9% 48.8% 91.8%