City

Hume, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Edgar County  ·  Illinois

👥519Population
💰$61,688Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$90,600Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.6% Female 57.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 6.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic6.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
19%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
HS Graduate154 (44.9%)
Some College50 (14.6%)
Associates41 (12%)
Bachelors51 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree47 (13.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 13.7%Edu
HS Grad44.9%
Some College14.6%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate13.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 32%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter32.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,688 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$90,600 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$915/mo
Total Housing Units271
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
61%
About Hume, IL

Hume is a city in Illinois, located in Edgar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 519 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Hume is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,688 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hume is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $915 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hume is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hume
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61932 519 $61,688 $90,600 $915 4.1% 28.6% 68.1%