City

Kell, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Illinois

👥962Population
💰$64,750Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$79,700Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.6%Race
White97.8%
Black0.1%
Asian0.5%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate137 (23.9%)
Some College114 (19.9%)
Associates107 (18.6%)
Bachelors113 (19.7%)
Graduate Degree100 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 19.9%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 19.7%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad23.9%
Some College19.9%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors19.7%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,750 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$79,700 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$982/mo
Total Housing Units400
Vacant Units41

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Kell, IL

Kell is a city in Illinois, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 962 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Kell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,750 is below the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Kell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $982 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kell is moderately educated. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62853 962 $64,750 $79,700 $982 6.3% 37.1% 83.0%