City

Browning, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Schuyler County  ·  Illinois

👥308Population
💰$58,438Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂55.3Median Age
🏠$90,300Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.8% Female 42.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.8%Black: 1%Asian: 6.5%Other: 8.8%Race
White83.8%
Black1.0%
Asian6.5%
Other8.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
6%
18–24
1%
25–44
17%
45–64
38%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
HS Graduate79 (33.9%)
Some College41 (17.6%)
Associates54 (23.2%)
Bachelors31 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree28 (12%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 23.2%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 12%Edu
HS Grad33.9%
Some College17.6%
Associates23.2%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate12.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.4%Renter: 8.6%Tenure
Owner91.4%
Renter8.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,438 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$90,300 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units240
Vacant Units101

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Browning, IL

Browning is a city in Illinois, located in Schuyler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 308 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.3 years.

Economically, Browning is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,438 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Browning is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Browning is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Browning
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62624 308 $58,438 $90,300 3.6% 25.3% 91.4%