City

Grand Chain, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Pulaski County  ·  Illinois

👥588Population
💰$50,000Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂50.5Median Age
🏠$114,500Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.1% Female 54.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.9%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 6.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.8%Race
White79.9%
Hispanic7.1%
Black6.5%
Asian0.3%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
7%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
HS Graduate130 (28.7%)
Some College62 (13.7%)
Associates155 (34.2%)
Bachelors71 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree35 (7.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 34.2%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 7.7%Edu
HS Grad28.7%
Some College13.7%
Associates34.2%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate7.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$114,500 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$780/mo
Total Housing Units336
Vacant Units80

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Grand Chain, IL

Grand Chain is a city in Illinois, located in Pulaski County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 588 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.5 years.

Economically, Grand Chain is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,000 is below the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Grand Chain is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $780 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grand Chain is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grand Chain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62941 588 $50,000 $114,500 $780 0.8% 23.4% 80.9%