City

Mt Zion, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Macon County  ·  Illinois

👥6,789Population
💰$109,350Median HH Income▲ 43% above avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$186,800Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓43.8%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 4.4%Asian: 2.8%Other: 0.1%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic2.2%
Black4.4%
Asian2.8%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
26%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads43.8% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma38 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,165 (26.8%)
Some College527 (12.1%)
Associates710 (16.3%)
Bachelors556 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree1,348 (31%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 31%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College12.1%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate31.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.8%Renter: 14.2%Tenure
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$109,350 ▲ 43% above avg
Median Home Value$186,800 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$696/mo
Total Housing Units2,554
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
38%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
69%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Mt Zion, IL

Mt Zion is a city in Illinois, located in Macon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,789 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Mt Zion is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $109,350 is above the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mt Zion is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $696 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mt Zion is well-educated. 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.13%).

Mt Zion, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Mt Zion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62549 6,789 $109,350 $186,800 $696 2.3% 43.8% 85.8%