City

Joppa, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Massac County  ·  Illinois

👥264Population
💰$41,750Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂28.4Median Age
🏠$44,000Median Home Value▼ 84% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊42.6%Unemployment▲ 771% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.1% Female 40.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Black: 3.8%Other: 2.3%Race
White93.9%
Black3.8%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
12%
18–24
19%
25–44
20%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.07
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment42.6% ▲ 771% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (2.9%)
HS Graduate57 (41%)
Some College22 (15.8%)
Associates14 (10.1%)
Bachelors28 (20.1%)
Graduate Degree14 (10.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 41%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 20.1%Graduate: 10.1%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad41.0%
Some College15.8%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors20.1%
Graduate10.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.8%Renter: 44.2%Tenure
Owner55.8%
Renter44.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
56%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,750 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$44,000 ▼ 84% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units110
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
47%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
58%
About Joppa, IL

Joppa is a city in Illinois, located in Massac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 264 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.4 years.

Economically, Joppa is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,750 is below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 42.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Joppa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $44,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month.

The population of Joppa is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Joppa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62953 264 $41,750 $44,000 $775 42.6% 30.2% 55.8%