City

Keithsburg, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  Illinois

👥550Population
💰$49,643Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂52.5Median Age
🏠$65,000Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓9.1%College Grads▼ 77% below avg
📊10.8%Unemployment▲ 122% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 0.7%Other: 2.6%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic0.7%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
16%
45–64
30%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads9.1% ▼ 77% below avg
Unemployment10.8% ▲ 122% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (1.6%)
HS Graduate201 (52.2%)
Some College94 (24.4%)
Associates49 (12.7%)
Bachelors20 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree15 (3.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 52.2%Some College: 24.4%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 3.9%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad52.2%
Some College24.4%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate3.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
44%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,643 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$65,000 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$609/mo
Total Housing Units390
Vacant Units116

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Keithsburg, IL

Keithsburg is a city in Illinois, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 550 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.5 years.

Economically, Keithsburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,643 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Keithsburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $65,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $609 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Keithsburg is less-educated. 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Keithsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61442 550 $49,643 $65,000 $609 10.8% 9.1% 84.7%