City

Ashkum, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Iroquois County  ·  Illinois

👥1,215Population
💰$87,500Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$151,900Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 1.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic3.1%
Black1.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.2%)
HS Graduate232 (30.4%)
Some College146 (19.1%)
Associates125 (16.4%)
Bachelors89 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree163 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad30.4%
Some College19.1%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,500 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$151,900 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$833/mo
Total Housing Units543
Vacant Units63

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About Ashkum, IL

Ashkum is a city in Illinois, located in Iroquois County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,215 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Ashkum is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,500 is near the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ashkum is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $833 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ashkum is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.25%).

Ashkum, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Ashkum
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60911 1,215 $87,500 $151,900 $833 1.3% 33.0% 80.6%