City

Nilwood, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Macoupin County  ·  Illinois

👥140Population
💰$46,563Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂52.0Median Age
🏠$44,400Median Home Value▼ 84% below avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Other: 2.1%Race
White97.9%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
4%
18–24
15%
25–44
20%
45–64
21%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
HS Graduate30 (35.7%)
Some College21 (25%)
Associates7 (8.3%)
Bachelors16 (19%)
Graduate Degree10 (11.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 25%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 19%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
HS Grad35.7%
Some College25.0%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors19.0%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.9%Renter: 5.1%Tenure
Owner94.9%
Renter5.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
68%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,563 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$44,400 ▼ 84% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units105
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Nilwood, IL

Nilwood is a city in Illinois, located in Macoupin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 140 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52 years.

Economically, Nilwood is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,563 is below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Nilwood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $44,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nilwood is moderately educated. 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nilwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62672 140 $46,563 $44,400 5.8% 31.0% 94.9%