City

Bement, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Piatt County  ·  Illinois

👥1,813Population
💰$82,750Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$103,600Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 1.4%Other: 0.5%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic1.8%
Black1.4%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate509 (40.5%)
Some College217 (17.3%)
Associates159 (12.6%)
Bachelors150 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree220 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College17.3%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,750 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$103,600 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$686/mo
Total Housing Units805
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
63%
About Bement, IL

Bement is a city in Illinois, located in Piatt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,813 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Bement is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,750 is near the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bement is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $686 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bement is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bement
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61813 1,813 $82,750 $103,600 $686 1.3% 29.4% 81.5%