City

Mc Leansboro, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Hamilton County  ·  Illinois

👥5,199Population
💰$53,373Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$91,100Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓35.6%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.1%
Asian1.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads35.6% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,110 (33.4%)
Some College523 (15.8%)
Associates490 (14.8%)
Bachelors429 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree754 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College15.8%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,373 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$91,100 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$572/mo
Total Housing Units2,489
Vacant Units297

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Mc Leansboro, IL

Mc Leansboro is a city in Illinois, located in Hamilton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,199 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Mc Leansboro is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,373 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mc Leansboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $572 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mc Leansboro is moderately educated. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mc Leansboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62859 5,199 $53,373 $91,100 $572 2.2% 35.6% 75.5%