City

Tennessee, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  McDonough County  ·  Illinois

👥223Population
💰$54,805Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$82,100Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓41.9%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 65.5% Female 34.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Hispanic: 2.2%Race
White97.8%
Hispanic2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
5%
18–24
3%
25–44
30%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.68
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads41.9% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (1.1%)
HS Graduate52 (29.1%)
Some College41 (22.9%)
Associates9 (5%)
Bachelors55 (30.7%)
Graduate Degree20 (11.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 22.9%Associates: 5%Bachelors: 30.7%Graduate: 11.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College22.9%
Associates5.0%
Bachelors30.7%
Graduate11.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
67%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,805 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$82,100 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$808/mo
Total Housing Units156
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
62%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
60%
About Tennessee, IL

Tennessee is a city in Illinois, located in McDonough County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 223 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, Tennessee is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,805 is below the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Tennessee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $82,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $808 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tennessee is well-educated. 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tennessee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62374 223 $54,805 $82,100 $808 6.9% 41.9% 82.7%