City

Viola, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  Illinois

👥1,429Population
💰$71,786Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$126,000Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 7.7%Asian: 0.8%Other: 6.7%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian0.8%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
HS Graduate344 (35%)
Some College191 (19.4%)
Associates138 (14%)
Bachelors120 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree190 (19.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 35%Some College: 19.4%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
HS Grad35.0%
Some College19.4%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.2%Renter: 8.8%Tenure
Owner91.2%
Renter8.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,786 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$126,000 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$833/mo
Total Housing Units694
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Viola, IL

Viola is a city in Illinois, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,429 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Viola is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,786 is near the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Viola is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $833 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Viola is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Viola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61486 1,429 $71,786 $126,000 $833 6.9% 31.5% 91.2%