City

Tamaroa, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Illinois

👥1,881Population
💰$69,231Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$116,400Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 0.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic0.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
13%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate465 (37.2%)
Some College256 (20.5%)
Associates152 (12.2%)
Bachelors237 (19%)
Graduate Degree134 (10.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 20.5%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 19%Graduate: 10.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College20.5%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors19.0%
Graduate10.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.7%Renter: 11.3%Tenure
Owner88.7%
Renter11.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,231 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$116,400 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units902
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Tamaroa, IL

Tamaroa is a city in Illinois, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,881 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Tamaroa is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,231 is near the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tamaroa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tamaroa is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tamaroa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62888 1,881 $69,231 $116,400 $792 4.1% 29.7% 88.7%