City

Assumption, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Christian County  ·  Illinois

👥1,573Population
💰$55,694Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$93,500Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 118% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 8.5%Black: 1.8%Other: 1.4%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic8.5%
Black1.8%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
14%
25–44
15%
45–64
24%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 118% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate424 (48.1%)
Some College99 (11.2%)
Associates128 (14.5%)
Bachelors66 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree162 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 48.1%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad48.1%
Some College11.2%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.7%Renter: 43.3%Tenure
Owner56.7%
Renter43.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,694 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$93,500 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$753/mo
Total Housing Units842
Vacant Units96

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About Assumption, IL

Assumption is a city in Illinois, located in Christian County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,573 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Assumption is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,694 is below the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Assumption is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $753 per month.

The population of Assumption is moderately educated. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Assumption
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62510 1,573 $55,694 $93,500 $753 10.7% 25.9% 56.7%