City

Pocahontas, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Bond County  ·  Illinois

👥2,942Population
💰$89,375Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$175,000Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 1.1%Other: 1.7%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic0.4%
Black1.1%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (1%)
HS Graduate760 (41%)
Some College285 (15.4%)
Associates208 (11.2%)
Bachelors225 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree355 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 41%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad41.0%
Some College15.4%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,375 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$175,000 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$759/mo
Total Housing Units1,160
Vacant Units89

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
62%
About Pocahontas, IL

Pocahontas is a city in Illinois, located in Bond County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,942 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Pocahontas is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,375 is above the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pocahontas is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $759 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pocahontas is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pocahontas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62275 2,942 $89,375 $175,000 $759 2.3% 31.3% 80.7%