City

Mineral, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Bureau County  ·  Illinois

👥236Population
💰$43,000Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂57.6Median Age
🏠$69,500Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓21.1%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Black: 2.1%Race
White97.9%
Black2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
13%
45–64
33%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.90
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads21.1% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
HS Graduate90 (51.4%)
Some College28 (16%)
Associates20 (11.4%)
Bachelors19 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree18 (10.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 51.4%Some College: 16%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 10.3%Edu
HS Grad51.4%
Some College16.0%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate10.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.3%Renter: 9.7%Tenure
Owner90.3%
Renter9.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,000 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$69,500 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,025/mo
Total Housing Units143
Vacant Units19

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
70%
About Mineral, IL

Mineral is a city in Illinois, located in Bureau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 236 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.6 years.

Economically, Mineral is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,000 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Mineral is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $69,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,025 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mineral is less-educated. 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mineral
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61344 236 $43,000 $69,500 $1,025 4.4% 21.1% 90.3%