City

Iuka, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Illinois

👥1,904Population
💰$60,909Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$90,800Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.8%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic3.5%
Black0.5%
Asian0.8%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate411 (34.5%)
Some College208 (17.5%)
Associates209 (17.6%)
Bachelors176 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree183 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College17.5%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.3%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,909 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$90,800 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$639/mo
Total Housing Units786
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Iuka, IL

Iuka is a city in Illinois, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,904 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Iuka is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,909 is below the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Iuka is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $639 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Iuka is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Iuka
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62849 1,904 $60,909 $90,800 $639 5.1% 30.2% 89.8%