City

Mason City, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Mason County  ·  Illinois

👥2,848Population
💰$71,012Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$102,900Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Black: 1.4%Other: 1.5%Race
White97.1%
Black1.4%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.6%)
HS Graduate689 (35.3%)
Some College293 (15%)
Associates264 (13.5%)
Bachelors241 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree456 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 15%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College15.0%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,012 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$102,900 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units1,398
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Mason City, IL

Mason City is a city in Illinois, located in Mason County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,848 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Mason City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,012 is near the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mason City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mason City is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mason City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62664 2,848 $71,012 $102,900 $775 3.1% 35.7% 81.7%