City

Jonesboro, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Illinois

👥2,950Population
💰$57,206Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$124,300Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87%Hispanic: 1%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 10%Race
White87.0%
Hispanic1.0%
Black1.3%
Asian0.1%
Other10.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty23.2% ▲ 132% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 54% above avg
No HS Diploma80 (4.2%)
HS Graduate618 (32.1%)
Some College186 (9.7%)
Associates364 (18.9%)
Bachelors208 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree469 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad32.1%
Some College9.7%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,206 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$124,300 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$727/mo
Total Housing Units1,375
Vacant Units165

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Jonesboro, IL

Jonesboro is a city in Illinois, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,950 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Jonesboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,206 is below the national average. Approximately 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Jonesboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $727 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jonesboro is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jonesboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62952 2,950 $57,206 $124,300 $727 7.5% 35.2% 79.3%