City

Prairie Du Rocher, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Randolph County  ·  Illinois

👥994Population
💰$71,458Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$125,700Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓20.5%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads20.5% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.6%)
HS Graduate290 (45.5%)
Some College146 (22.9%)
Associates61 (9.6%)
Bachelors66 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree65 (10.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 45.5%Some College: 22.9%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 10.2%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad45.5%
Some College22.9%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate10.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,458 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$125,700 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$732/mo
Total Housing Units464
Vacant Units86

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
55%
About Prairie Du Rocher, IL

Prairie Du Rocher is a city in Illinois, located in Randolph County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 994 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Prairie Du Rocher is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,458 is near the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Prairie Du Rocher is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $732 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prairie Du Rocher is less-educated. 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.97%).

Prairie Du Rocher, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Prairie Du Rocher
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62277 994 $71,458 $125,700 $732 2.3% 20.5% 83.1%