City

Coal City, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Grundy County  ·  Illinois

👥9,277Population
💰$71,865Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$222,900Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic6.9%
Black0.4%
Asian0.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma149 (2.5%)
HS Graduate2,023 (33.3%)
Some College814 (13.4%)
Associates1,179 (19.4%)
Bachelors667 (11%)
Graduate Degree1,240 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College13.4%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,865 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$222,900 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,074/mo
Total Housing Units3,803
Vacant Units110

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Coal City, IL

Coal City is a city in Illinois, located in Grundy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,277 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Coal City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,865 is near the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Coal City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,074 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Coal City is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Coal City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60416 9,277 $71,865 $222,900 $1,074 4.2% 31.4% 78.6%