City

Thebes, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Alexander County  ·  Illinois

👥1,044Population
💰$60,978Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$122,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓21.3%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98%Hispanic: 0.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.2%Race
White98.0%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0.7%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.16
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads21.3% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (4.7%)
HS Graduate236 (36.1%)
Some College177 (27.1%)
Associates71 (10.9%)
Bachelors43 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree96 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 4.7%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 27.1%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS4.7%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College27.1%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.8%Renter: 8.2%Tenure
Owner91.8%
Renter8.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,978 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$122,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$863/mo
Total Housing Units389
Vacant Units59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Thebes, IL

Thebes is a city in Illinois, located in Alexander County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,044 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Thebes is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,978 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Thebes is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $863 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thebes is less-educated. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thebes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62990 1,044 $60,978 $122,900 $863 3.1% 21.3% 91.8%