City

Hamel, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Illinois

👥974Population
💰$96,750Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂34.5Median Age
🏠$229,600Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓53.7%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic0.6%
Black1.4%
Asian0.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
22%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
16%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads53.7% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 92% below avg
HS Graduate120 (21.6%)
Some College70 (12.6%)
Associates67 (12.1%)
Bachelors73 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree225 (40.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.6%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 40.5%Edu
HS Grad21.6%
Some College12.6%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate40.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,750 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$229,600 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$940/mo
Total Housing Units374
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Hamel, IL

Hamel is a city in Illinois, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 974 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.5 years.

Economically, Hamel is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,750 is above the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hamel is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $229,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $940 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hamel is well-educated. 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hamel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62046 974 $96,750 $229,600 $940 0.4% 53.7% 78.8%