City

Tilden, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Randolph County  ·  Illinois

👥722Population
💰$45,625Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$72,300Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓16.7%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊12.9%Unemployment▲ 163% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 8.2%Black: 3.2%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.8%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic8.2%
Black3.2%
Asian1.1%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
7%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty22.3% ▲ 123% above avg
College Grads16.7% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment12.9% ▲ 163% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (1.9%)
HS Graduate138 (32%)
Some College139 (32.3%)
Associates74 (17.2%)
Bachelors45 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree27 (6.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 32.3%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 6.3%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College32.3%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate6.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.3%Renter: 38.7%Tenure
Owner61.3%
Renter38.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,625 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$72,300 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$821/mo
Total Housing Units356
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
58%
About Tilden, IL

Tilden is a city in Illinois, located in Randolph County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 722 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Tilden is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,625 is below the national average. Approximately 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Tilden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $821 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tilden is less-educated. 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tilden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62292 722 $45,625 $72,300 $821 12.9% 16.7% 61.3%