City

Mount Erie, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Illinois

👥337Population
💰$76,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$98,200Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.8% Female 44.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.5%Other: 1.5%Race
White98.5%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
19%
18–24
2%
25–44
29%
45–64
19%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
HS Graduate95 (41.9%)
Some College35 (15.4%)
Associates30 (13.2%)
Bachelors33 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree34 (15%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 15%Edu
HS Grad41.9%
Some College15.4%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.6%Renter: 6.5%Tenure
Owner93.6%
Renter6.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$98,200 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units135
Vacant Units11

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
23%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
64%
About Mount Erie, IL

Mount Erie is a city in Illinois, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 337 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Mount Erie is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,500 is near the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Mount Erie is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Erie is moderately educated. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.52%).

Mount Erie, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Mount Erie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62446 337 $76,500 $98,200 0.0% 29.5% 93.6%