City

Virden, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Macoupin County  ·  Illinois

👥3,878Population
💰$82,644Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$112,200Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 61% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.3% Female 59.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.5%Hispanic: 0.3%Other: 1.3%Race
White98.5%
Hispanic0.3%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 61% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,189 (45.7%)
Some College448 (17.2%)
Associates265 (10.2%)
Bachelors343 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree339 (13%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 45.7%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad45.7%
Some College17.2%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,644 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$112,200 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$785/mo
Total Housing Units1,716
Vacant Units227

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
65%
About Virden, IL

Virden is a city in Illinois, located in Macoupin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,878 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Virden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,644 is near the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Virden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $785 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Virden is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Virden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62690 3,878 $82,644 $112,200 $785 7.9% 26.2% 74.6%