City

Hecker, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Illinois

👥556Population
💰$80,260Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.6Median Age
🏠$153,700Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 1.6%Other: 2.7%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic6.8%
Black1.6%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
15%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty2.0% ▼ 80% below avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
HS Graduate100 (30.2%)
Some College34 (10.3%)
Associates104 (31.4%)
Bachelors44 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree49 (14.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 31.4%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
HS Grad30.2%
Some College10.3%
Associates31.4%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
41%
$150k–$200k
34%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,260 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$153,700 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$736/mo
Total Housing Units248
Vacant Units21

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
52%
About Hecker, IL

Hecker is a city in Illinois, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 556 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.6 years.

Economically, Hecker is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,260 is near the national average. Approximately 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hecker is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $736 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hecker is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hecker
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62248 556 $80,260 $153,700 $736 5.6% 28.1% 74.5%