City

Makanda, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Illinois

👥2,069Population
💰$68,309Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$154,400Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓61.4%College Grads▲ 58% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 2.8%Asian: 3.5%Other: 1.8%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic1.4%
Black2.8%
Asian3.5%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
2%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads61.4% ▲ 58% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.9%)
HS Graduate245 (17.4%)
Some College141 (10%)
Associates144 (10.2%)
Bachelors218 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree645 (45.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 17.4%Some College: 10%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 45.9%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad17.4%
Some College10.0%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate45.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,309 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$154,400 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$895/mo
Total Housing Units1,012
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Makanda, IL

Makanda is a city in Illinois, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,069 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Makanda is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,309 is near the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Makanda is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $895 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Makanda is highly educated. 61.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Makanda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62958 2,069 $68,309 $154,400 $895 3.9% 61.4% 76.5%