City

Ramsey, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  Illinois

👥3,056Population
💰$58,225Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$85,000Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 0.7%Other: 5.2%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic4.9%
Black0.7%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.9%)
HS Graduate690 (39.7%)
Some College261 (15%)
Associates268 (15.4%)
Bachelors198 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree308 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 15%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College15.0%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.6%Renter: 14.4%Tenure
Owner85.6%
Renter14.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,225 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$85,000 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units1,178
Vacant Units159

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Ramsey, IL

Ramsey is a city in Illinois, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,056 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Ramsey is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,225 is below the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ramsey is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ramsey is moderately educated. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ramsey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62080 3,056 $58,225 $85,000 $800 2.9% 29.1% 85.6%