City

Meredosia, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Morgan County  ·  Illinois

👥1,264Population
💰$53,229Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$59,200Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓23.1%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 0.8%Other: 4.3%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic0.8%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads23.1% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma18 (2%)
HS Graduate444 (48.8%)
Some College152 (16.7%)
Associates85 (9.4%)
Bachelors112 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree98 (10.8%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 48.8%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 9.4%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 10.8%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad48.8%
Some College16.7%
Associates9.4%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate10.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,229 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$59,200 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$663/mo
Total Housing Units766
Vacant Units208

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About Meredosia, IL

Meredosia is a city in Illinois, located in Morgan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,264 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Meredosia is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,229 is below the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Meredosia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $59,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $663 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Meredosia is less-educated. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Meredosia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62665 1,264 $53,229 $59,200 $663 5.1% 23.1% 74.9%