State

Illinois ZIP Codes & Demographics

1,575 ZIP codes  ·  102 counties  ·  20+ cities

👥12,692,601Total Population
💰$87,400Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$278,664Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓46.9%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.8%Hispanic: 18.7%Black: 14%Asian: 6.1%Other: 3%Race
White58.8%
Hispanic18.7%
Black14.0%
Asian6.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads46.9% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma152,514 (1.9%)
HS Graduate2,050,452 (25.4%)
Some College907,009 (11.2%)
Associates1,119,982 (13.9%)
Bachelors725,140 (9%)
Graduate Degree3,115,830 (38.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 25.4%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 38.6%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad25.4%
Some College11.2%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate38.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.8%Renter: 32.2%Tenure
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,400 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$278,664 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,308/mo
Total Housing Units5,443,481
Vacant Units441,588

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Illinois ZIP Codes

Illinois contains 1575 ZIP codes across 102 counties. With an estimated population of 12,692,601 residents and a median age of 39.3 years, it is a middle-aged state in terms of demographics.

Economically, Illinois is broadly a middle-income state. The median household income of $87,400 is near the national average. The statewide unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Illinois has a mid-range housing market overall, with a median home value of $278,664 — near the national average. Median monthly rent across the state averages around $1,307. Homeownership stands at 67.8% statewide.

The population of Illinois is majority White (58.75%). Residents are broadly well-educated — 46.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

The 1575 ZIP codes across Illinois vary widely in character — from dense urban cores to rural agricultural areas. Each of the 102 counties has its own economic profile, housing market, and demographic makeup. Browse by county below to find ZIP codes that match your specific needs, whether you're researching relocation, real estate, business demographics, or local government boundaries.

Looking for ZIP code data in Illinois? Every ZIP code page includes population counts, median household income, home values, rental rates, age distribution, race and ethnicity breakdown, education levels, commute data, and housing stock information — all sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Largest Cities in Illinois
CityZIPsPopulationAvg Income
Chicago 84 2,691,226 $83,026
Aurora 10 187,044 $107,571
Rockford 14 178,644 $56,379
Naperville 6 167,976 $149,640
Springfield 35 137,953 $73,193
Joliet 6 130,147 $75,544
Peoria 29 127,011 $50,026
Elgin 5 123,995 $100,806
Plainfield 3 100,891 $127,537
Waukegan 3 100,191 $71,746
Champaign 6 95,565 $65,786
Belleville 5 93,484 $69,880
Des Plaines 4 89,822 $84,730
Bloomington 8 85,488 $89,820
Cicero 1 83,223 $68,548
Evanston 6 81,285 $118,465
Arlington Heights 3 80,906 $112,633
Decatur 6 79,432 $55,586
Schaumburg 7 77,989 $94,813
Palatine 7 74,414 $101,742
Counties in Illinois
CountyZIPsPopulationAvg IncomeAvg HomeUnemp.College
Cook County 213 5,079,341 $91,619 $345,153 6.9% 51.8%
DuPage County 53 954,384 $117,503 $416,725 5.1% 58.5%
Lake County 33 745,868 $116,971 $370,881 4.8% 51.8%
Will County 33 732,340 $106,655 $284,053 5.3% 43.1%
Kane County 29 528,409 $113,024 $322,772 4.1% 47.6%
McHenry County 20 326,677 $106,343 $289,616 4.8% 43.3%
Winnebago County 28 284,318 $70,189 $153,838 6.5% 35.2%
Madison County 28 269,532 $76,248 $173,122 5.5% 36.8%
St. Clair County 30 248,247 $68,258 $139,542 8.2% 35.6%
Champaign County 33 205,876 $83,355 $187,851 3.9% 43.2%
Sangamon County 54 195,146 $88,524 $187,200 3.4% 41.0%
Peoria County 44 176,303 $76,606 $168,050 6.7% 46.5%
McLean County 32 172,602 $89,517 $178,141 2.8% 44.3%
Rock Island County 21 144,534 $78,059 $170,458 4.5% 32.2%
Tazewell County 18 132,765 $85,667 $171,146 3.8% 41.0%
Kendall County 8 119,294 $99,661 $265,237 3.0% 41.6%
Kankakee County 16 105,699 $78,206 $184,366 5.8% 32.7%
DeKalb County 14 105,174 $89,557 $236,978 5.6% 39.4%
LaSalle County 24 104,801 $78,610 $162,563 4.9% 28.8%
Macon County 18 102,204 $77,920 $143,126 5.6% 35.4%
Vermilion County 24 73,323 $72,549 $124,025 5.5% 28.4%
Adams County 17 64,937 $74,641 $142,486 3.0% 34.8%
Williamson County 11 63,422 $54,448 $117,390 5.3% 34.9%
Whiteside County 12 56,331 $73,550 $145,858 5.0% 32.1%
Jackson County 16 55,318 $58,790 $111,457 8.9% 34.6%
Grundy County 9 53,533 $87,259 $213,766 4.9% 30.1%
Boone County 5 51,084 $96,956 $224,500 10.6% 38.1%
Ogle County 16 50,265 $78,731 $181,564 4.4% 38.0%
Knox County 17 49,464 $67,799 $124,412 4.2% 36.8%
Henry County 16 47,580 $71,318 $138,781 3.8% 39.7%
Coles County 7 46,678 $70,820 $119,371 6.1% 36.4%
Stephenson County 14 45,183 $73,871 $155,123 3.4% 40.3%
Marion County 11 42,965 $63,901 $105,527 4.9% 30.1%
Macoupin County 19 40,583 $66,852 $121,622 5.8% 30.2%
Franklin County 16 38,169 $50,964 $80,740 7.4% 28.1%
Effingham County 10 36,672 $73,173 $159,400 2.8% 33.7%
Jefferson County 12 35,999 $68,362 $118,527 5.3% 32.9%
Monroe County 7 35,210 $115,833 $220,900 2.6% 41.1%
Lee County 14 34,718 $75,043 $162,983 3.3% 34.3%
Fulton County 20 33,821 $57,955 $91,605 7.1% 27.6%
Christian County 13 33,490 $66,121 $109,984 3.4% 21.5%
Clinton County 13 33,469 $84,955 $173,836 3.6% 37.4%
Livingston County 17 32,793 $77,584 $136,470 2.4% 30.0%
Bureau County 24 32,775 $64,824 $108,004 4.4% 24.8%
Woodford County 10 32,727 $85,073 $192,050 4.1% 43.4%
Randolph County 15 32,591 $67,575 $150,961 5.6% 21.9%
Morgan County 11 32,287 $70,850 $114,433 2.5% 26.5%
Montgomery County 16 28,408 $67,404 $101,337 7.4% 28.5%
Iroquois County 24 28,270 $62,973 $118,109 5.6% 24.3%
Logan County 14 27,603 $74,490 $114,983 2.8% 30.1%
McDonough County 11 26,776 $57,617 $101,681 4.7% 38.4%
Jersey County 8 24,443 $76,032 $155,125 4.3% 28.0%
Saline County 7 24,114 $54,254 $107,733 4.6% 33.7%
Douglas County 9 22,664 $74,530 $132,887 3.1% 29.2%
Jo Daviess County 9 21,448 $70,610 $169,522 3.0% 33.5%
Shelby County 13 20,465 $68,464 $138,092 3.8% 32.4%
Fayette County 9 20,159 $56,641 $111,628 2.8% 28.1%
Perry County 5 20,111 $64,575 $96,880 5.0% 26.0%
Crawford County 8 19,269 $75,226 $107,442 3.7% 34.8%
Hancock County 16 18,344 $62,915 $106,157 5.4% 35.8%
Bond County 7 17,415 $60,476 $126,628 4.8% 25.4%
Edgar County 8 16,470 $60,694 $82,262 6.4% 31.1%
Carroll County 7 16,253 $67,936 $121,728 3.9% 30.8%
Union County 7 16,168 $66,275 $127,280 8.3% 35.1%
Piatt County 10 16,036 $72,515 $143,177 10.1% 35.5%
Clark County 6 15,846 $66,129 $121,900 5.1% 39.5%
Mercer County 12 15,779 $69,686 $121,927 3.6% 29.8%
Richland County 6 15,706 $70,381 $88,616 4.7% 38.8%
Pike County 15 15,109 $61,462 $98,806 4.1% 26.1%
Lawrence County 4 15,044 $59,095 $96,825 7.7% 31.1%
Warren County 8 15,040 $69,767 $93,300 3.1% 37.5%
De Witt County 8 15,031 $73,250 $141,314 4.9% 35.2%
Wayne County 11 14,854 $59,659 $104,988 4.6% 31.5%
White County 10 14,680 $48,029 $78,112 5.5% 35.2%
Mason County 9 14,676 $62,239 $105,255 8.9% 28.5%
Johnson County 10 14,474 $64,403 $138,366 4.0% 29.3%
Ford County 9 13,454 $62,268 $102,622 6.5% 29.8%
Cass County 6 13,354 $64,990 $109,080 4.9% 31.6%
Clay County 6 13,332 $59,781 $118,000 3.7% 24.0%
Massac County 3 13,207 $54,438 $85,566 15.6% 30.1%
Washington County 10 13,142 $76,877 $131,000 5.0% 40.7%
Moultrie County 5 13,113 $77,094 $116,900 2.3% 29.8%
Marshall County 9 12,647 $67,785 $128,062 7.0% 25.8%
Menard County 6 12,309 $78,512 $152,240 4.4% 31.9%
Greene County 10 12,220 $66,122 $95,650 3.0% 26.8%
Wabash County 5 11,027 $62,207 $80,750 8.6% 36.3%
Stark County 7 9,562 $74,430 $111,028 2.8% 39.6%
Cumberland County 5 9,009 $66,768 $117,325 6.0% 31.6%
Jasper County 7 8,372 $85,061 $160,233 3.5% 41.0%
Hamilton County 5 7,934 $81,553 $106,133 5.4% 44.9%
Schuyler County 6 6,585 $59,229 $93,300 5.2% 30.1%
Brown County 3 6,310 $72,958 $140,266 2.7% 27.3%
Henderson County 8 5,782 $73,535 $98,925 6.4% 28.8%
Edwards County 5 5,657 $63,948 $93,075 5.1% 34.3%
Pulaski County 9 5,650 $50,986 $96,350 2.8% 23.5%
Putnam County 7 5,648 $75,833 $166,114 3.2% 36.1%
Alexander County 7 4,996 $48,467 $72,180 6.2% 19.3%
Gallatin County 6 4,814 $55,476 $81,700 8.9% 29.1%
Scott County 4 4,467 $67,727 $84,550 3.3% 30.5%
Calhoun County 8 4,099 $87,032 $161,883 4.8% 35.3%
Pope County 3 3,204 $55,591 $148,100 3.6% 36.6%
Hardin County 4 3,151 $52,150 $99,533 3.4% 23.6%