City

Metcalf, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Edgar County  ·  Illinois

👥275Population
💰$55,385Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂51.9Median Age
🏠$50,700Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊18.8%Unemployment▲ 284% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 3.6%Asian: 1.8%Other: 1.1%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian1.8%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
17%
45–64
23%
65+
24%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 78% below avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment18.8% ▲ 284% above avg
HS Graduate105 (51.7%)
Some College30 (14.8%)
Associates12 (5.9%)
Bachelors32 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree24 (11.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 51.7%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 5.9%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
HS Grad51.7%
Some College14.8%
Associates5.9%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.1%Renter: 34.9%Tenure
Owner65.1%
Renter34.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
49%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,385 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$50,700 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$691/mo
Total Housing Units143
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
53%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
46%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
79%
About Metcalf, IL

Metcalf is a city in Illinois, located in Edgar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 275 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.9 years.

Economically, Metcalf is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,385 is below the national average. Approximately 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Metcalf is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $50,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $691 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Metcalf is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Metcalf
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61940 275 $55,385 $50,700 $691 18.8% 27.6% 65.1%