City

Mounds, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Pulaski County  ·  Illinois

👥1,028Population
💰$28,875Median HH Income▼ 62% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$95,000Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12.1%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 84.9%Other: 2.2%Race
White12.1%
Hispanic0.2%
Black84.9%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
12%
25–44
13%
45–64
25%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty43.8% ▲ 338% above avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
HS Graduate177 (35.1%)
Some College125 (24.8%)
Associates25 (5%)
Bachelors77 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree100 (19.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 24.8%Associates: 5%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
HS Grad35.1%
Some College24.8%
Associates5.0%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.6%Renter: 41.4%Tenure
Owner58.6%
Renter41.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,875 ▼ 62% below avg
Median Home Value$95,000 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$559/mo
Total Housing Units730
Vacant Units346

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
1%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
54%
About Mounds, IL

Mounds is a city in Illinois, located in Pulaski County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,028 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Mounds is a lower-income community. The median household income of $28,875 is well below the national average. Approximately 43.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Mounds is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $559 per month.

The population of Mounds is moderately educated. 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (84.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mounds
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62964 1,028 $28,875 $95,000 $559 7.0% 35.1% 58.6%