City

Wood River, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Illinois

👥10,780Population
💰$66,641Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$106,700Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.9%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 6.3%Asian: 0%Other: 3.4%Race
White86.9%
Hispanic3.3%
Black6.3%
Asian0.0%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma48 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,768 (38.4%)
Some College1,190 (16.5%)
Associates1,119 (15.5%)
Bachelors858 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree1,218 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College16.5%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.8%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,641 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$106,700 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$919/mo
Total Housing Units5,186
Vacant Units517

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
63%
About Wood River, IL

Wood River is a city in Illinois, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,780 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Wood River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,641 is near the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wood River is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $919 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wood River is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wood River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62095 10,780 $66,641 $106,700 $919 5.0% 28.8% 69.8%