City

Tuscola, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Illinois

👥6,439Population
💰$76,504Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$165,100Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓43.4%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 88% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 2.5%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.6%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic0.9%
Black2.5%
Asian0.9%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads43.4% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 88% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,233 (30.1%)
Some College372 (9.1%)
Associates679 (16.6%)
Bachelors782 (19.1%)
Graduate Degree995 (24.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 19.1%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College9.1%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors19.1%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,504 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$165,100 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$835/mo
Total Housing Units2,860
Vacant Units125

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Tuscola, IL

Tuscola is a city in Illinois, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,439 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Tuscola is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,504 is near the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Tuscola is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $835 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tuscola is well-educated. 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.12%).

Tuscola, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Tuscola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61953 6,439 $76,504 $165,100 $835 0.6% 43.4% 77.3%