City

Bellmont, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Wabash County  ·  Illinois

👥265Population
💰$42,875Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$46,300Median Home Value▼ 83% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊14.6%Unemployment▲ 198% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 35.9% Female 64.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 2.3%Other: 2.3%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic2.3%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty30.6% ▲ 206% above avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment14.6% ▲ 198% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (6.6%)
HS Graduate64 (38.6%)
Some College31 (18.7%)
Associates20 (12%)
Bachelors37 (22.3%)
Graduate Degree3 (1.8%)

Education

No HS: 6.6%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 22.3%Graduate: 1.8%Edu
No HS6.6%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College18.7%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors22.3%
Graduate1.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
57%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
14%
$200k–$300k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,875 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$46,300 ▼ 83% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$840/mo
Total Housing Units158
Vacant Units31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Bellmont, IL

Bellmont is a city in Illinois, located in Wabash County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 265 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Bellmont is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,875 is below the national average. Approximately 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bellmont is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $46,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $840 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bellmont is less-educated. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bellmont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62811 265 $42,875 $46,300 $840 14.6% 24.1% 79.5%