City

Modesto, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Macoupin County  ·  Illinois

👥547Population
💰$62,232Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂52.6Median Age
🏠$155,800Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓42.3%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.5%Hispanic: 0.2%Other: 1.3%Race
White98.5%
Hispanic0.2%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
37%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads42.3% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.7%)
HS Graduate140 (34.4%)
Some College26 (6.4%)
Associates66 (16.2%)
Bachelors36 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree136 (33.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 33.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad34.4%
Some College6.4%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate33.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
54%
$200k–$300k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,232 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$155,800 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$682/mo
Total Housing Units302
Vacant Units67

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
46%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
59%
Work From Home
41%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Modesto, IL

Modesto is a city in Illinois, located in Macoupin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 547 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.6 years.

Economically, Modesto is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,232 is below the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Modesto is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $682 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Modesto is well-educated. 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Modesto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62667 547 $62,232 $155,800 $682 5.1% 42.3% 85.1%