City

Medora, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jersey County  ·  Illinois

👥869Population
💰$51,250Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂54.2Median Age
🏠$118,600Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓16.6%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 67% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.9% Female 57.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 1.8%Other: 1.2%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic1.8%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
5%
18–24
6%
25–44
31%
45–64
39%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty41.1% ▲ 311% above avg
College Grads16.6% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 67% above avg
HS Graduate333 (45.8%)
Some College241 (33.1%)
Associates32 (4.4%)
Bachelors26 (3.6%)
Graduate Degree95 (13.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.8%Some College: 33.1%Associates: 4.4%Bachelors: 3.6%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
HS Grad45.8%
Some College33.1%
Associates4.4%
Bachelors3.6%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.4%Renter: 11.6%Tenure
Owner88.4%
Renter11.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,250 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$118,600 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$859/mo
Total Housing Units392
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
56%
About Medora, IL

Medora is a city in Illinois, located in Jersey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 869 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.2 years.

Economically, Medora is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,250 is below the national average. Approximately 41.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Medora is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $859 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Medora is less-educated. 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Medora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62063 869 $51,250 $118,600 $859 8.2% 16.6% 88.4%