City

Bismarck, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Vermilion County  ·  Illinois

👥1,207Population
💰$57,727Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$112,000Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.1% Female 54.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 0.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.7%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic0.8%
Asian0.5%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.6%)
HS Graduate289 (35.4%)
Some College143 (17.5%)
Associates140 (17.2%)
Bachelors130 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree109 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College17.5%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.9%Renter: 14.1%Tenure
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,727 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$112,000 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units524
Vacant Units6

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Bismarck, IL

Bismarck is a city in Illinois, located in Vermilion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,207 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Bismarck is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,727 is below the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bismarck is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bismarck is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bismarck
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61814 1,207 $57,727 $112,000 $825 6.9% 29.3% 85.9%