City

Mount Sterling, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Brown County  ·  Illinois

👥5,012Population
💰$71,625Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$143,800Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 67.9% Female 32.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.5%Hispanic: 6.1%Black: 21.6%Asian: 0%Other: 0.6%Race
White71.5%
Hispanic6.1%
Black21.6%
Asian0.0%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
34%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma43 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,227 (40.9%)
Some College560 (18.7%)
Associates341 (11.4%)
Bachelors267 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree559 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College18.7%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,625 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$143,800 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$736/mo
Total Housing Units1,585
Vacant Units170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Mount Sterling, IL

Mount Sterling is a city in Illinois, located in Brown County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,012 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Mount Sterling is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,625 is near the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Sterling is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $736 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Sterling is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Sterling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62353 5,012 $71,625 $143,800 $736 1.6% 27.6% 66.9%