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Bunker Hill, IL

City in Macoupin County, Illinois.

Population

1,178

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

919

ZIP codes

0

Bunker Hill and its ZIP codes

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Bunker Hill at a glance

  • Bunker Hill is about 4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $75,917, 9% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,500 (48% below Illinois) and median rent is $862 a month.

Local data for Bunker Hill, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bunker Hill, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$75,917

Poverty rate

10.5%

Median home value

$137,500

Median rent

$862/mo

Homeownership

81.2%

Bachelor's or higher

15.5%

Median age

42.8

Average commute

31.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (387), Irish Americans (183), French Americans (37).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macoupin County. PPP loans are for Bunker Hill.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,139

9,921 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,247

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$335M

FY 2026, $7,439 per person

Macoupin County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bunker Hill, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.0%
  • Carpooled5.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
  • Worked from home9.4%

Average one-way commute: 31.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bunker Hill, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

575

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

11

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 22°F

41.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bunker Hill, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.8%

U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts

Diabetes

11.4%

U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts

Smoking

14.9%

U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

Cities near Bunker Hill

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DorchesterVillage4.7 mi0.7
Royal LakesVillage4.9 mi0.5
PrairietownCensus-designated place5.2 mi0.2
WilsonvilleVillage5.5 mi1
ShipmanTown7.3 mi1.3
Mount ClareVillage7.8 mi1.5
Holiday ShoresCensus-designated place8.3 mi1.6
SawyervilleVillage8.5 mi1
StauntonCity8.7 mi4
BenldCity8.8 mi1.1
MoroCensus-designated place8.9 mi0.2
GillespieCity9.3 mi1.5
WordenVillage9.7 mi0.7
East GillespieVillage9.9 mi0.3
BrightonVillage9.9 mi1.9
EagarvilleVillage10 mi0.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bunker Hill, IL in?
Bunker Hill is in Macoupin County, Illinois.
What is the population of Bunker Hill, IL?
About 1,178 people live in Bunker Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bunker Hill?
Nearby places include Dorchester (4.7 mi), Royal Lakes (4.9 mi), Prairietown (5.2 mi), Wilsonville (5.5 mi), Shipman (7.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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