City

Metropolis, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Massac County  ·  Illinois

👥10,823Population
💰$61,702Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$122,100Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86%Hispanic: 3%Black: 6.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.7%Race
White86.0%
Hispanic3.0%
Black6.6%
Asian0.5%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma95 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,550 (34.5%)
Some College1,077 (14.6%)
Associates1,279 (17.3%)
Bachelors1,020 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree1,373 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College14.6%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,702 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$122,100 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$789/mo
Total Housing Units5,462
Vacant Units1,106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Metropolis, IL

Metropolis is a city in Illinois, located in Massac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,823 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Metropolis is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,702 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Metropolis is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $789 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Metropolis is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Metropolis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62960 10,823 $61,702 $122,100 $789 2.7% 32.4% 77.4%