City

Chrisman, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Edgar County  ·  Illinois

👥2,286Population
💰$73,375Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$115,700Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.1%Race
White98.4%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.7%)
HS Graduate489 (32.4%)
Some College232 (15.4%)
Associates225 (14.9%)
Bachelors225 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree329 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad32.4%
Some College15.4%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.7%Renter: 30.3%Tenure
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,375 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$115,700 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$754/mo
Total Housing Units938
Vacant Units116

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Chrisman, IL

Chrisman is a city in Illinois, located in Edgar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,286 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Chrisman is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,375 is near the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Chrisman is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $754 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chrisman is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chrisman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61924 2,286 $73,375 $115,700 $754 7.7% 36.7% 69.7%