City

Brownstown, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  Illinois

👥1,720Population
💰$57,969Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$133,400Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓29.0%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 0.3%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian1.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
11%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads29.0% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate475 (42.8%)
Some College136 (12.3%)
Associates173 (15.6%)
Bachelors204 (18.4%)
Graduate Degree118 (10.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 18.4%Graduate: 10.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College12.3%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors18.4%
Graduate10.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,969 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$133,400 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$785/mo
Total Housing Units876
Vacant Units171

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Brownstown, IL

Brownstown is a city in Illinois, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,720 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Brownstown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,969 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Brownstown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $785 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brownstown is moderately educated. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brownstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62418 1,720 $57,969 $133,400 $785 1.4% 29.0% 79.6%