City

San Jose, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Mason County  ·  Illinois

👥745Population
💰$70,625Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.4Median Age
🏠$74,400Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊15.4%Unemployment▲ 216% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 0.5%Asian: 2.7%Other: 13.3%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian2.7%
Other13.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty23.5% ▲ 135% above avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment15.4% ▲ 216% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate152 (33%)
Some College93 (20.2%)
Associates44 (9.5%)
Bachelors67 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree103 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College20.2%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.3%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,625 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$74,400 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$925/mo
Total Housing Units339
Vacant Units57

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

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

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
66%
About San Jose, IL

San Jose is a city in Illinois, located in Mason County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 745 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.4 years.

Economically, San Jose is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,625 is near the national average. Approximately 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in San Jose is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $74,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $925 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of San Jose is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in San Jose
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62682 745 $70,625 $74,400 $925 15.4% 36.9% 83.7%