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Massac County, IL
3 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Massac County, Illinois.
Population
13,865
Land area
237sq mi
People per sq mi
58
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Massac County
Massac County at a glance
- Massac County is 74% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,116, 22% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,900 (54% below Illinois) and median rent is $756 a month.
- Its largest cities are Metropolis (5,864), Brookport (733) and Joppa (259).
Local data for Massac County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Massac County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,116
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$121,900
Prices +2.7% in a year
Median rent
$756/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,693), Irish Americans (1,792), Mexican Americans (208).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,322
2,853 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,487
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$286M
FY 2026, $20,177 per person
PPP loans
$17.2M
494 loans, 2,162 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$17.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Massac County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Massac County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
778
Most often dense fog
Flood insurance policies
134
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
49.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Massac County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Massac County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Massac County, IL?
- Metropolis is the largest city or town in Massac County, with about 5,864 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Massac County?
- Massac County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 62908, 62910, 62953, 62956, 62960.
- What is the population of Massac County, IL?
- About 13,865 people live in Massac County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Massac County?
- Massac County borders McCracken County, KY, Johnson County, Livingston County, KY, Pulaski County, Pope County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023