City

Jacob, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Illinois

👥159Population
💰$69,063Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂30.9Median Age
🏠$107,000Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊16.1%Unemployment▲ 230% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.9% Female 42.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Other: 5%Race
White95.0%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
25–44
48%
45–64
17%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment16.1% ▲ 230% above avg
HS Graduate42 (37.5%)
Associates28 (25%)
Graduate Degree42 (37.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.5%Associates: 25%Graduate: 37.5%Edu
HS Grad37.5%
Associates25.0%
Graduate37.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
42%
$150k–$200k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,063 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$107,000 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
61%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
50%
About Jacob, IL

Jacob is a city in Illinois, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 159 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.9 years.

Economically, Jacob is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,063 is near the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Jacob is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jacob is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jacob
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62950 159 $69,063 $107,000 16.1% 37.5% 86.8%