City

Chestnut, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Logan County  ·  Illinois

👥376Population
💰$52,273Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$138,200Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓19.0%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.5% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.2%Hispanic: 41.8%Race
White58.2%
Hispanic41.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
39%
25–44
13%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads19.0% ▼ 51% below avg
HS Graduate107 (75.4%)
Some College8 (5.6%)
Bachelors19 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree8 (5.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 75.4%Some College: 5.6%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 5.6%Edu
HS Grad75.4%
Some College5.6%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate5.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.3%Renter: 5.7%Tenure
Owner94.3%
Renter5.7%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
62%
$150k–$200k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,273 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$138,200 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units140

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$50k–$75k
50%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
28%
2000+
57%
About Chestnut, IL

Chestnut is a city in Illinois, located in Logan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 376 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Chestnut is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,273 is below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Chestnut is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chestnut is less-educated. 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (58.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chestnut
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62518 376 $52,273 $138,200 0.0% 19.0% 94.3%