City

Vergennes, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Illinois

👥752Population
💰$62,500Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$111,600Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓22.3%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 107% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 2.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.3%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian0.3%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
12%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads22.3% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 107% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.9%)
HS Graduate109 (22.7%)
Some College121 (25.2%)
Associates134 (27.9%)
Bachelors64 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree43 (9%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 22.7%Some College: 25.2%Associates: 27.9%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 9%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad22.7%
Some College25.2%
Associates27.9%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate9.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 11.9%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter11.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,500 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$111,600 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units345
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
53%
About Vergennes, IL

Vergennes is a city in Illinois, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 752 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Vergennes is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,500 is below the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Vergennes is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vergennes is less-educated. 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vergennes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62994 752 $62,500 $111,600 $950 10.1% 22.3% 88.1%