City

Bushnell, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  McDonough County  ·  Illinois

👥3,045Population
💰$62,768Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$71,900Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 0.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.1%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic0.8%
Asian0.8%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.4%)
HS Graduate855 (44.3%)
Some College258 (13.4%)
Associates275 (14.2%)
Bachelors224 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree311 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 44.3%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad44.3%
Some College13.4%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
48%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,768 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$71,900 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$622/mo
Total Housing Units1,607
Vacant Units323

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
65%
About Bushnell, IL

Bushnell is a city in Illinois, located in McDonough County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,045 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Bushnell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,768 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bushnell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $71,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $622 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bushnell is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bushnell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61422 3,045 $62,768 $71,900 $622 5.9% 27.7% 69.4%