City

Mound City, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Pulaski County  ·  Illinois

👥797Population
💰$55,000Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$33,800Median Home Value▼ 88% below avg
🎓9.1%College Grads▼ 76% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.2% Female 42.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.1%Black: 41.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.1%Race
White55.1%
Black41.4%
Asian0.4%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
26%
18–24
7%
25–44
34%
45–64
15%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.41
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads9.1% ▼ 76% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate302 (62.7%)
Some College44 (9.1%)
Associates91 (18.9%)
Bachelors39 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree5 (1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 62.7%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad62.7%
Some College9.1%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate1.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.9%Renter: 55.1%Tenure
Owner44.9%
Renter55.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
65%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,000 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$33,800 ▼ 88% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$783/mo
Total Housing Units329
Vacant Units95

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About Mound City, IL

Mound City is a city in Illinois, located in Pulaski County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 797 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Mound City is a working-class community. The median household income of $55,000 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mound City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $33,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $783 per month.

The population of Mound City is less-educated. 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (55.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mound City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62963 797 $55,000 $33,800 $783 4.1% 9.1% 44.9%