City

Malden, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Bureau County  ·  Illinois

👥551Population
💰$71,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.5Median Age
🏠$100,300Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊13.7%Unemployment▲ 180% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 9.8%Black: 0.5%Other: 3.3%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic9.8%
Black0.5%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment13.7% ▲ 180% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (3.5%)
HS Graduate126 (36.5%)
Some College55 (15.9%)
Associates60 (17.4%)
Bachelors47 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree45 (13%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad36.5%
Some College15.9%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.6%Renter: 14.4%Tenure
Owner85.6%
Renter14.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$100,300 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$957/mo
Total Housing Units212
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
64%
About Malden, IL

Malden is a city in Illinois, located in Bureau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 551 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.5 years.

Economically, Malden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,250 is near the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Malden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $957 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Malden is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Malden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61337 551 $71,250 $100,300 $957 13.7% 26.7% 85.6%