City

Herod, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Pope County  ·  Illinois

👥478Population
💰$46,250Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂62.4Median Age
🏠$171,900Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
6%
25–44
15%
45–64
36%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
HS Graduate147 (37.6%)
Some College54 (13.8%)
Associates86 (22%)
Bachelors44 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree60 (15.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 22%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
HS Grad37.6%
Some College13.8%
Associates22.0%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93%Renter: 7%Tenure
Owner93.0%
Renter7.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,250 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$171,900 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units328
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
51%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
53%
About Herod, IL

Herod is a city in Illinois, located in Pope County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 478 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.4 years.

Economically, Herod is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,250 is below the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Herod is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,900, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Herod is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Herod
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62947 478 $46,250 $171,900 6.1% 26.6% 93.0%