City

Moweaqua, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Illinois

👥3,070Population
💰$75,521Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$134,300Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.2%Other: 1.1%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.2%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.6%)
HS Graduate768 (40.3%)
Some College217 (11.4%)
Associates245 (12.9%)
Bachelors217 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree446 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College11.4%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,521 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$134,300 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$864/mo
Total Housing Units1,224
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
62%
About Moweaqua, IL

Moweaqua is a city in Illinois, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,070 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Moweaqua is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,521 is near the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Moweaqua is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $864 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Moweaqua is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Moweaqua
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62550 3,070 $75,521 $134,300 $864 2.6% 34.8% 76.3%