City

New Athens, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Clair County  ·  Illinois

👥3,152Population
💰$61,174Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$137,100Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 0.1%Other: 3.5%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic4.6%
Black0.1%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (1%)
HS Graduate812 (38%)
Some College255 (11.9%)
Associates423 (19.8%)
Bachelors298 (14%)
Graduate Degree326 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 38%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad38.0%
Some College11.9%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,174 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$137,100 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$829/mo
Total Housing Units1,390
Vacant Units87

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About New Athens, IL

New Athens is a city in Illinois, located in St. Clair County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,152 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, New Athens is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,174 is below the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in New Athens is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $829 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Athens is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Athens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62264 3,152 $61,174 $137,100 $829 3.8% 29.2% 77.7%