City

West Union, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Clark County  ·  Illinois

👥755Population
💰$52,330Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$152,100Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.2%Black: 1.9%Race
White98.2%
Black1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
20%
25–44
15%
45–64
16%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty31.0% ▲ 210% above avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma56 (12.4%)
HS Graduate164 (36.4%)
Some College74 (16.4%)
Associates19 (4.2%)
Bachelors23 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree114 (25.3%)

Education

No HS: 12.4%HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 4.2%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 25.3%Edu
No HS12.4%
HS Grad36.4%
Some College16.4%
Associates4.2%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate25.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
37%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,330 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$152,100 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,311/mo
Total Housing Units397
Vacant Units84

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
66%
About West Union, IL

West Union is a city in Illinois, located in Clark County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 755 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, West Union is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,330 is below the national average. Approximately 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in West Union is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,311 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Union is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Union
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62477 755 $52,330 $152,100 $1,311 3.7% 30.4% 81.2%