City

Tamms, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Alexander County  ·  Illinois

👥1,222Population
💰$56,154Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$68,900Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊11.0%Unemployment▲ 125% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.6%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 35.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White56.6%
Hispanic5.2%
Black35.3%
Asian0.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment11.0% ▲ 125% above avg
HS Graduate252 (30.3%)
Some College170 (20.5%)
Associates173 (20.8%)
Bachelors79 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree157 (18.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 20.5%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
HS Grad30.3%
Some College20.5%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.5%Renter: 14.5%Tenure
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,154 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$68,900 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$496/mo
Total Housing Units677
Vacant Units193

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Tamms, IL

Tamms is a city in Illinois, located in Alexander County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,222 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Tamms is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,154 is below the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Tamms is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $68,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $496 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tamms is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tamms
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62988 1,222 $56,154 $68,900 $496 11.0% 28.4% 85.5%